adulteration
noun
adul·ter·a·tion
ə-ˌdəl-tə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the process of adulterating : the condition of being adulterated
2
: an adulterated product
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Lead in cinnamon and other spices can occur through two pathways: unintentional contamination and adulteration.
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Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The more concerning issue is adulteration, in which lead is deliberately added to the spice.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The agency’s lead hypothesis was that the contamination was the result of economically motivated adulteration of the cinnamon used in the applesauce.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 31 July 2024
Transparency envisions a near future where test kits are recognized as an essential tool for anyone consuming drugs or medications, providing a critical line of defense against adulteration.
—Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
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Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The more concerning issue is adulteration, in which lead is deliberately added to the spice.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
The agency’s lead hypothesis was that the contamination was the result of economically motivated adulteration of the cinnamon used in the applesauce.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 31 July 2024
Transparency envisions a near future where test kits are recognized as an essential tool for anyone consuming drugs or medications, providing a critical line of defense against adulteration.
—Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
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“Adulteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adulteration. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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adulteration
noun
adul·ter·a·tion
ə-ˌdəl-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the process of adulterating : the condition of being adulterated
2
: an adulterated product
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