Adulterate in Malayalam
To adulterate is മായംചേര്ക്കുക (maayamcherkkuka), literally to mix in something deceptive, used of food, milk, oil and gold. Kerala newspapers use it constantly in reports on food safety raids. It is transparent in structure and clear to any listener.
Most common translation
മായംചേര്ക്കുക (maayamcherkkuka)
Adulterate, add cheap or harmful substances to food, gold, etc.
ചിലർ ചന്തയിൽ പാലിൽ മായംചേര്ക്കുന്നു.
chilar chandayil paalil maayamcherkkunnu.
Some people adulterate the milk in the market.
Dictionary entry
- മായംചേര്ക്കുക (maayamcherkkuka) — Adulterate, add cheap or harmful substances to food, gold, etc.
Only this compound is listed, and it names the act rather than the adulterated substance itself.
Common questions
How do you say adulterate in Malayalam?
മായംചേര്ക്കുക (maayamcherkkuka), to add cheap or harmful matter to a product.
Is it used of food specifically?
Most often, yes, though gold and fuel are described the same way.