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Adulteration

Definition:

Adulteration is the act of adding impure or inferior substances to a product, usually a food or a drug, to increase its quantity or reduce its costs.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The act of adulterating a product.

Example: The discovery of milk adulteration shocked consumers and led to stricter quality control measures.

Sense 2:

Noun: The presence of impurities in a product.

Example: The laboratory analysis revealed the adulteration of the olive oil with other oils.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: Adulteration is a serious crime that can have severe health consequences.

Example: The authorities are cracking down on the adulteration of prescription medications.

Usage 2:

Verb: Some unscrupulous vendors adulterate spices with fillers such as sawdust.

Example: The chef warned against purchasing pre-ground spices to avoid the risk of adulteration.

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