adulteration
Translation
adulteration, contamination, debasement
Examples
The company was fined for the adulteration of its products.
The company was fined for the adulteration of its products.
Grammar Patterns
the adulteration of ((sth.)) the action of making something poorer in quality. The adulteration of olive oil is a common problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contamination, debasement, pollution; Antonyms: purification
Etymology
From Latin 'adulterare', meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to falsify'.
Memory Tips
Imagine adding water to a pure substance, making it 'adulterated'. It's like making it 'less adult' or mature.