1. a person who adulterates something, especially food or drink, by adding inferior or harmful substances

Examples

• The adulterator was caught mixing water into the milk to increase profits.
• Food inspectors arrested the adulterator who had been adding sawdust to flour.
• The wine adulterator faced serious charges for adding artificial coloring.
• Health officials warned consumers about adulterators selling fake honey.
• The adulterator’s scheme involved diluting expensive olive oil with cheaper alternatives.
• Strict regulations were put in place to catch any adulterator in the food industry.