ADULTERANT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

adulterant

noun

ə-ˈdəl-t(ə-)rənt

Definition of adulterant

as in contamination

something that is or that makes impure concerned about adulterants in the town's water supply coming from the discharge from the factory

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Recent Examples of adulterant In a letter reviewed by CBS News, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said that agency funding cannot be used to purchase test strips used to check drugs for dangerous adulterants like fentanyl, xylazine and medetomidine. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Like many bath salts, NEP was often sold as Ecstasy or added to other drugs as an adulterant. — Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Plenty of coffee drinkers enjoy medium or dark roasts, which tend to pair well with milk and other adulterants. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025 Other adulterants also pose potential risks, especially when consumed unknowingly. — Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adulterant

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The study’s authors said that this discovery shows the potential to better remediate synthetic dye chemicals from textile production wastewater to protect vulnerable water supplies from contamination.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Several food products were recalled in September over concerns ranging from possible salmonella and listeria contamination to undeclared allergens, foreign materials and other potential hazards.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of contamination

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The property invested in a water and sewage plant that ensures no contaminants enter the ocean, plus gives detailed training to all staff on sustainability practices.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The monitoring detected a medley of air contaminants commonly associated with burning fossil fuels.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of contaminant

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If approved, the permit will also require monitoring of the water flow, temperature, present or expected pollutants in the sourcewater, expected pollutants in the wastewater, and additional pollutants associated with steam electric power generation.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
None of the restaurants with all-electric kitchens had excessive pollutants or heat.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pollutant

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