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Noun: adulterator  u'dúl-tu,rey-tu(r)
  1. A changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
    "The adulterator was caught adding water to the milk to increase profits"
     
  2. Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
    "it is necessary to remove the adulterators before use";
    - adulterant

Derived forms: adulterators

Type of: changer, modifier

Encyclopedia: Adulterator