adulterating

Definitions of adulterating

1. adjective

   making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials
   “the adulterating effect of extraneous materials”

   synonyms: adulterant

   extraneous, foreign

   not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source

   antonyms:

   purifying

   freeing from noxious matter

   ablutionary, cleansing

   cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

   antiseptic

   freeing from error or corruption

   detergent, detersive

   having cleansing power