(adj): vs. pure) -- (combined with extraneous elements
(adj): lowered in value
(adj): vs. high) -- (less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
(adj): ruined in character or quality
(adj): vs. incorrupt) -- (lacking in integrity
debase
(v): corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
(v): cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
(v): lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
(v): lower the value or quality of
(v): corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
(v): alter from the original