Definition of denaturant in English:
denaturant
noun diːˈneɪtʃər(ə)ntdiˈneɪtʃ(ə)rənt
1A substance which causes denaturation of proteins or other biological compounds.
Example sentencesExamples
- Fig.6 shows that the protein molecules gradually increase their size when exposed to a denaturant.
- Clearly, the protein stability decreases as the denaturant concentration is increased.
- Urea is a denaturant capable of inactivating peroxidase over time by changing the structural integrity of the enzyme.
- These observations underscore the complexity of the mechanism by which denaturants achieve their protein-unfolding action.
- The effect of denaturants on protein folding has long been investigated.
2A toxic or foul-smelling substance added to alcohol to make it unfit for drinking.
Example sentencesExamples
- There are several grades of denatured alcohol, but the denaturants used are generally similar.
- Methanol is used as a denaturant for grain alcohol.
Definition of denaturant in US English:
denaturant
noundiˈneɪtʃ(ə)rəntdēˈnāCH(ə)rənt
Biochemistry 1A substance that causes denaturation of proteins or other biological compounds.
Example sentencesExamples
- Clearly, the protein stability decreases as the denaturant concentration is increased.
- The effect of denaturants on protein folding has long been investigated.
- These observations underscore the complexity of the mechanism by which denaturants achieve their protein-unfolding action.
- Fig.6 shows that the protein molecules gradually increase their size when exposed to a denaturant.
- Urea is a denaturant capable of inactivating peroxidase over time by changing the structural integrity of the enzyme.
- 1.1 A substance added to alcohol to make it unfit for drinking.
Example sentencesExamples
- Methanol is used as a denaturant for grain alcohol.
- There are several grades of denatured alcohol, but the denaturants used are generally similar.