出典:Wiktionary
adulterant (複数形 adulterants)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/16 04:17 UTC 版)
An adulterant is a chemical substance which should not be contained within other substances (e.g. food, beverages, fuels) for legal or other reasons. Adulterants may be intentionally added to more expensive substances to increase visible quantities and reduce manufacturing costs or for some other deceptive or malicious purpose. Adulterants may also be accidentally or unknowingly introduced into substances. The addition of adulterants is called adulteration.