What is adulterate?

Adulterate means to make something impure or inferior by adding something of lesser quality or by replacing the original substance with a cheaper or harmful substance. Adulteration can occur in many products such as food, beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and even fuel. Adulterants can include substances like water, chalk, sawdust, sand, and other cheap or harmful chemicals. Adulteration can be intentional or unintentional, but it is mostly done for economic gain. Adulterated products can be harmful to health, and they can cause illness, injury, or even death. Governments and regulatory bodies around the world have set up laws and regulations to detect and prevent the adulteration of products. Additionally, consumers can protect themselves by carefully reading labels and buying from trusted sources.