adulteration
UK/ә.dʌltә'reiʃәn/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
The act or process of making something impure by adding inferior or harmful substances; the resulting impure product.
掺假，掺杂；掺入的杂质
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadulterroot
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atto make, having
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ionact, process, state
=adulteration
Common Collocations
- 1.food adulteration食品掺假
Example Sentences
- 1.
Food adulteration is illegal and poses serious health risks.