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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