adulterator n 1: any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance; "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use" [syn: {adulterant}, {adulterator}] 2: a changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
Adulterator \A*dul"ter*a`tor\, n. [L.] One who adulterates or corrupts. [R.] --Cudworth. [1913 Webster]