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adulterant
CIDE DICTIONARY
adulterant, n. [L. adulterans, p. pr. of adulterare.].
That which is used to adulterate anything. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
adulterant, adj. & n.
--adj. used in adulterating.
--n. an adulterant substance.
--adj. used in adulterating.
--n. an adulterant substance.
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