Definition of "adulterate" in Englisch

adjective

1. Corrupted or made impure by being mixed with something else; adulterated.

2. Tending to commit adultery; relating to or being the product of adultery; adulterous.

verb

1. (transitive) To corrupt, to debase (someone or something).

2. (transitive) To make less valuable or spoil (something) by adding impurities or other substances.

   • to adulterate coins, drugs, food and drink, etc.

3. (transitive, archaic) To commit adultery with (someone).

4. (transitive, archaic) To defile (someone) by adultery.

5. (intransitive, also figuratively, archaic) To commit adultery.