adulteration
Translation
adulteration, contamination, debasement
Examples
The adulteration of food is a serious crime.
The adulteration of food is a serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the action of making sth. poorer in quality The adulteration of food is a serious crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contamination, debasement, corruption; Antonyms: purification
Etymology
From Latin 'adulterare' (to corrupt), from 'ad alterum' (to another), implying introducing a foreign substance.
Memory Tips
Think of 'adding' something to an 'adult' product to make it impure.