adjective
- made impure or weaker by adding inferior or harmful substances
Examples
- The adulterated milk contained water and chalk powder.
- Health inspectors found adulterated spices in several local markets.
- The company was fined for selling adulterated olive oil.
- Adulterated gasoline can damage your car’s engine.
- The medicine was recalled because it contained adulterated ingredients.
- Consumers should be aware of adulterated honey sold at low prices.