1. (v. t.) To corrupt, debase, or make impure by an admixture of a foreign substance; as, to adulterate food, drink, drugs, coin, etc.
2. (v. i.) To commit adultery.
3. (a.) Tainted with adultery.
4. (a.) Debased by the admixture of a foreign substance; adulterated; spurious.
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