Meaning of the word adulteration in English

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adulteration

US /əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of making food or drugs worse in quality by adding something to them:

Example:
The adulteration of poultry is considered a serious problem.
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