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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Some Outshine Fruit Bars distributed nationwide have been recalled amid concerns over potential contamination with glass, according to parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
There is no risk of drinking water contamination or disruption of other utilities for Carmel residents at this time, Finkam added.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of contamination

Noun

Temporary low water pressure was monitored during the repair, with samples collected from seven locations in the affected area showing no evidence of contaminants.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
As a result, some products may contain contaminants or fail to provide the amount of protein listed, Balady says.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of contaminant

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Currently, scientists don't have a precise understanding of the chemical reactions that occur between the pollutants and the atmospheric gases at high altitudes.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Ocean Friendly Gardens restores healthy watersheds by using native plants to filter pollutants and soak up extra water and by upgrading landscapes to maintain rainwater runoff and direct water back into the ground instead of storm drains.

— Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pollutant

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