Definitions

1. noun

The act of making something impure or corrupt by adding a foreign or inferior substance, or by introducing a foreign element.

“The food manufacturer was accused of adulteration due to the high levels of pesticides found in the product.”

2. noun

The act of corrupting or debasing something, such as a system or a relationship.

“The politician’s actions were seen as an adulteration of the democratic process.”

3. noun

A mixture of two or more different things, especially in a way that is not intended or that is considered to be of poor quality.

“The artist was accused of adulteration for using a mixture of expensive and cheap materials in his paintings.”