Adulterant
Pronunciation : A*dul"ter*ant
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. adulterans, p. pr. of adulterare.]
Definition : Defn: That which is used to adulterate anything. -- a. Adulterating; as, adulterant agents and processes.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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