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
Some products have been found to have contaminants such as heavy metals, bacteria, or chemicals or adulterants not listed on the label.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
In recent years, illicit drugs in the US have been cut with some high-profile and dangerous adulterants, such as the powerful veterinary sedative xylazine (aka tranq) and the yet more powerful veterinary sedative medetomidine.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Soon, Wiley was releasing regular bulletins on food adulterants and advocating for national laws.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Often, a patchwork of public health experts and harm-reduction groups help test samples and educate people about dangerous new adulterants cycling through local drug supplies.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The latest adulterant to dominate the supply is medetomidine.
—Karen Alexander, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
The sudden and almost simultaneous appearance of a new adulterant in U.S. street opioids from the East Coast to the West Coast is rare.
—Fernando Montero, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Others point to changes in the drug supply itself — variations in adulterants and potency can affect the rate of drug deaths.
—Josh Katz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
This bill would have these dyes classified as adulterants, which requires manufacturers to meet further regulations.
—Anne Michaud, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
In recent years, illicit drugs in the US have been cut with some high-profile and dangerous adulterants, such as the powerful veterinary sedative xylazine (aka tranq) and the yet more powerful veterinary sedative medetomidine.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Soon, Wiley was releasing regular bulletins on food adulterants and advocating for national laws.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Often, a patchwork of public health experts and harm-reduction groups help test samples and educate people about dangerous new adulterants cycling through local drug supplies.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The latest adulterant to dominate the supply is medetomidine.
—Karen Alexander, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
The sudden and almost simultaneous appearance of a new adulterant in U.S. street opioids from the East Coast to the West Coast is rare.
—Fernando Montero, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Others point to changes in the drug supply itself — variations in adulterants and potency can affect the rate of drug deaths.
—Josh Katz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
This bill would have these dyes classified as adulterants, which requires manufacturers to meet further regulations.
—Anne Michaud, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulterant
Noun
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The ground and area around where the nest had been did not have any further contamination.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
4 Aug. 2025
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Banks involved in financial loans tied to the properties also would want any contamination removed to avoid liability, Ross said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sixteen baby food companies, including Earth’s Best, Plum Organics, and Once Upon a Farm, have tested their products for contaminants (arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury) and provide simple access to the test results.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of the complaints describe medications with possible contaminants, drugs that didn’t dissolve properly and other quality and safety concerns.—
Megan Rose,
ProPublica,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are also possible health risks when running underground, primarily due to the reduced ventilation, and a subsequent buildup of pollutants like particulate matter in the air, which can be hard on the lungs.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
29 July 2025
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“Adulterant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulterant. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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