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adulteration

noun

əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

Meaning

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.

Food adulteration poses a serious health risk.

contamination, impurity, tainting, degradation

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contamination, impurity, tainting

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contamination, impurity, degradation

purity, authenticity, freshness, refinement

Entry 1

purity, authenticity, freshness

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purity, authenticity, refinement

a small stream of water; a tiny brook

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

The continued possession, use, or control of something.

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-ter...

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned