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adulterant
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a·dul·ter·ant (-dltr-nt)
n.
An additive causing an undesirable effect; impurity.

a·dulter·ant adj.


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Action has been taken against food adulteration and unauthorised storage of food grains and other essentials in recent weeks across the country as authorities stepped up a drive to check spiralling prices in the wake of a prolonged dry spell as monsoon eluded June-July and the shortfall in rains compensated very late for the summer sowing.
Yes, India has laws and regulations in its books - from the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act to the Insecticide Act.
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