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Adulteration

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  • The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
  • The process of contaminating or corrupting a substance.

Usage Examples

  • The adulteration of food products poses serious health risks.
  • Regulations were introduced to prevent the adulteration of medicines.

Etymology

Originates from the Latin word 'adulteratio,' from 'adulterare,' meaning to corrupt or debase.

Synonyms

  • Contamination
  • Corruption
  • Debasement

Antonyms

  • Purity
  • Integrity
  • Refinement

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Adulteración /adulteɾaˈsjon/
French Adulteration /adyltəʁaˈsjon/
German Verunreinigung /fɛʁʊnˈʁaɪnɪɡʊŋ/
Italian Adulterazione /adulteratsjone/
Hindi अधुलीकरण /adhulikaran/
Chinese (Simplified) 掺假 /chān jiǎ/
Japanese 混ぜ物 /mazemono/
Korean 불순물 /bulsunmul/
Arabic تلوّث /talawwuth/
Russian Примешивание /primeʃɨvanie/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary by region, especially in different English-speaking countries.

Historical Usage

The term 'adulteration' has been used since the late 14th century, particularly in discussions about food safety and trade.

Cultural Nuances

Adulteration is viewed negatively across cultures, often associated with dishonesty in trade and health risks to consumers.

More Information

For further reading, consider exploring laws and regulations regarding adulteration in various industries.

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