Adulteration Meaning
/əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of adulterating.
nounThe condition of being adulterated.
Sentence Examples
Food adulteration is a serious issue.
The company was fined for adulteration.
The inspector found evidence of food adulteration at the local market.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The test revealed ____ of the milk with water, which is illegal in many countries.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was fined for the ____ of its olive oil products.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French adulteration and its etymon Latin adulterātĭō. By surface analysis, adulterate + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The test revealed ____ of the milk with water, which is illegal in many countries.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was fined for the ____ of its olive oil products.