as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
concerned about adulterants in the town's water supply coming from the discharge from the factory
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Recent Examples of adulterants
Plenty of coffee drinkers enjoy medium or dark roasts, which tend to pair well with milk and other adulterants.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Other adulterants also pose potential risks, especially when consumed unknowingly.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Other adulterants also pose potential risks, especially when consumed unknowingly.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulterants
Noun
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Higher water levels could bring radioactive contaminants further into the Pacific Ocean.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hazards such as lead and other heavy metals, contaminants like PFAS and forever chemicals may be found in water throughout Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scientists said the shark study findings highlight how pollutants commonly associated with human activity, including medications and recreational drugs, are making their way into ocean food webs.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Adulterants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulterants. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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