Adulteration is defined as the tampering or manipulation of a urine specimen with the intention of altering the test results. The use of adulterants can cause false negative results in drug tests by either interfering with the screening test and/or destroying the drugs present in the urine.
A caryatid from the Erechtheion, standing in contrapposto, displayed at the British Museum. A caryatid (/kÃ¦riËÃ¦tÉªd/; Greek: ÎºÎ±ÏÏÎ¬ÏÎ¹Ï, plural: ÎºÎ±ÏÏÎ¬ÏÎ¹Î´ÎµÏ) is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head. The Greek term karyatides literally means maidens of Karyai, an ancient town of Peloponnese.
Example Sentences for caryatid. Jean Valjean, who was present, supported the caryatid with his shoulder, and gave the workmen time to arrive. The one on this side is resigned, and as beautiful as a caryatid. She stands in the field like a caryatid, like a symbol of fertile nature.