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adulteration

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Definition of adulteration

as in contamination

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Recent Examples of adulteration Signs of contamination include bugs, improper food storage temperatures and adulteration. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Recent years, for example, have seen a major increase in adulteration with the horse tranquilizer xylazine, which knocks users out but doesn’t satisfy the opioid craving. — Charles Fain Lehman, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026 The owner is facing charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, drug adulteration and violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, per the Times of India. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025 Diageo denied these allegations and that lawsuit is still pending, but today there was news about another suit from a different plaintiff alleging the same type of adulteration. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for adulteration

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Douglas claims the company failed to use safe food storage, handling and preparation practices, failed to inspect food and kitchen conditions for contamination and failed to eliminate harmful bacteria before serving the meal.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Keep water in shatterproof containers with airtight lids to prevent contamination.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

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Projects would also face limits on air pollution and requirements related to clean backup power, green building standards and worker protections.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Stickney Village Board passed a six-month moratorium on data centers, since concerns have been raised over their energy and water usage, and noise and air pollution.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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