Adulterant and Refiner

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Adulterant noun - Something that is or that makes impure.

Usage example: concerned about adulterants in the town's water supply coming from the discharge from the factory

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Refiner is an antonym for adulterant.

Refiner noun - One whose work is to refine a specific thing.

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Adulterant is an antonym for refiner.

Nearby Words: refined, refine, refinement, refining, refinery

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