Adulteration

Pronunciation: /əˌdʌltərˈeɪʃən/

Adulteration (noun)

  1. The act of mixing something harmful or lower-quality into food or drink to make it seem better or cheaper.
  2. The practice of reducing quality by adding other substances, so a product does not match what people are told or expect.

Examples

  • Adulteration can make food unsafe to eat.
  • The lab tests detect adulteration in drinks.