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adulterated

UK
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
US
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

Translations

adulteratedadjective
more adulterated
Comp.
most adulterated
Super.
UK
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
US
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
frelatéSe dit surtout d’un aliment ou d’une substance altéré par l’ajout d’éléments inférieurs ou non conformes.
The adulterated milk was found to contain water and other additives.
Le lait frelaté s’est révélé contenir de l’eau et d’autres additifs.
Additional translations
adultéréTerme plus formel, fréquent dans les contextes techniques ou juridiques.
Synonyms
diluted
contaminated
tainted
impure
debased
corrupted
Antonyms
unadulterated
pure
adulterateverb

adulterated

Past Simple

adulterated
Past Simple
adulterated
Past Participle
adulterating
Gerund
adultérerS'emploie surtout pour des aliments, des boissons ou des substances rendus impurs par addition.
The company was fined for attempting to adulterate the milk with water.
L'entreprise a été condamnée pour avoir tenté d'adultérer le lait avec de l'eau.
Additional translations
frelaterSurtout pour le vin, les boissons et certains produits alimentaires ; registre courant.
Synonyms
dilute
contaminate
corrupt
impair
taint
debase

Definitions

adulteratedadjective
Made impure by adding inferior or unsuitable substances.
The adulterated milk was found to contain water and other additives.
adulterateverb
To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.
The company was fined for attempting to adulterate the milk with water.
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