adulterate
verbTo make something less pure by mixing in another substance.
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Clear all filtersTo make something less pure by mixing in another substance.
Based on individual accounts or observations rather than systematic evidence.
Based on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.
Based on surrounding facts that support an inference about what happened.
Based on an unproved guess or inference.
Based on incomplete evidence
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A conclusion based on incomplete evidence.
Deserving scorn or strong disapproval.
Dishonest or willing to misuse a position for improper gain.
Dishonest or unprincipled
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A decline in quality, condition, or standing.
Marked by serious moral corruption or wrongdoing.
Based on observation or experience rather than theory alone.
Based on observation
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Incorrect or based on error.
Relating to eugenics, the scientifically discredited belief that controlling human reproduction could improve populations.
Concerning eugenics
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Based on, gained through, or involving direct experience.
Changing by a constant proportional factor over equal intervals, or relating to a quantity expressed with an exponent.
Involving a constant proportional factor
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Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken assumption.
Gained directly through personal experience or observation.
Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
The basic systems and structures that support an organization or activity.
Understood through immediate insight rather than explicit reasoning.
Relating to money or its use and supply.
Not based on or guided by reasoning.
Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.
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