Substance that decreases purity Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 28, 2017 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 28, 2017 · 31-Down · 10 letters
ADULTERANT0 of 10 letters revealed
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any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance; "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"
noun
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