adulterate

Meanings

• verb

  To make (something) impure by adding other substances or less desirable elements; to corrupt or debase.

  - "The milk was adulterated with water and powdered milk."
  - "The politician's speech was adulterated with lies and false promises."
  - "The chef accidentally adulterated the recipe, adding too much salt."

• verb

  To make (food) less pure or authentic by adding impure substances or water.

  - "The restaurant was accused of adulterating the olive oil."
  - "The bakery was fined for selling adulterated bread."
  - "The farmer adulterated the milk by adding water."

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Synonyms

debase

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adulterate
mutilate , frustrate , inmate , animate , frigate

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Variants

List of all variants of adulterate that leads to same result
adulterate , adulterated , adulterates , adulterating , adulterator , adulterators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'adulteratus,' past participle of 'adulterare,' meaning 'to mingle,' 'to corrupt.'

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans were known to adulterate their wine by adding water and other substances to increase the volume and lower the price.

2. The use of lead in paint was a common form of food adulteration in the 19th and early 20th centuries, as lead was often added to paint used on food cans to make the paint more durable and less expensive.

3. In the 19th century, it was common for sellers to adulterate milk by watering it down and adding chalk or plaster of Paris to give it a thicker, more desirable consistency. This practice led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adulteration: The act of making something impure or corrupt by adding foreign substances or less desirable elements.

2. Food Adulteration: The deliberate or accidental addition of impure substances or water to food or drink to increase profit or extend shelf life.

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Culture

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In literature, adulterate is often used in the context of food and drink, particularly in stories about restaurants, food safety, and food production. In art, the concept of adulteration can be explored through themes of corruption, deceit, and purity.

How to Memorize "adulterate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pot of soup being slowly contaminated with impure substances or water. Visualize the soup becoming cloudy and less pure as the adulteration process continues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adulterate' with the concept of corruption, deceit, and impurity. Think of words like 'corrupt,' 'debase,' and 'contaminate' when trying to remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Adulterate: Adding Dirty Ingredients To Ruin Excellent Taste And Eat.' This phrase helps remember that adulterate means 'to make something impure by adding foreign substances.'

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