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adulterate

adjective verb

Mixed with impurities

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
DU
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

əˈdʌltəɹət

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Mixed with impurities

verb

  1. Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

    “Adulterate liquor”

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Adulterate liquor

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