Adulterasyon (en. Adulteration)

/aˌdul.teˈra.sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of adding substances to a product that does not rely on its quality.
The adulteration of food poses health risks to people.
Ang adulterasyon ng pagkain ay nagdudulot ng panganib sa kalusugan ng mga tao.
The mixing of components that should not be present in a product.
There was a case of adulteration in the medicines on the market.
Nagkaroon ng kaso ng adulterasyon sa mga gamot sa merkado.
The action of forcing cheaper materials into a more expensive product.
Adulteration is a crime that should not be overlooked.
Ang adulterasyon ay isang krimen na dapat isawalang-bahala.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'adulteration' meaning changing the natural properties of something by mixing in improper substances.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food adulteration
Adding unsafe substances to food.
adulterasyon ng pagkain

Related Words

detailed analysis
A process of examining the components of a product to determine adulteration.
detalyadong pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

Lying about the ingredients (Just not pure!)
The juice I bought, I'm doubting there's adulteration; it tastes just like water!
Yung juice na binili ko, nagdududa ako na may adulterasyon, parang tubig na lang!
Shamelessness in business (Sometimes, customers get misled!)
I hope I wasn't fooled in the store, it seems like there's adulteration in the product!
Sana hindi ako naloko sa bilihan, parang may adulterasyon sa produkto!