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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•na•ture (dē nā′chər),USA pronunciation v.t., -tured, -tur•ing. - to deprive (something) of its natural character, properties, etc.
- Chemistryto render (any of various alcohols) unfit for drinking by adding an unwholesome substance that does not alter usefulness for other purposes.
- Biochemistryto treat (a protein or the like) by chemical or physical means so as to alter its original state.
- Physicsto make (fissionable material) unsuitable for use in an atomic weapon by mixing it with unfissionable material.
de•na′tur•ant, n. de•na′tur•a′tion, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: denature /diːˈneɪtʃə/, denaturize, denaturise /diːˈneɪtʃəˌraɪz/ vb (transitive)- to change the nature of
- to change (a protein) by chemical or physical means, such as the action of acid or heat, to cause loss of solubility, biological activity, etc
- to render (something, such as ethanol) unfit for consumption by adding nauseous substances
- to render (fissile material) unfit for use in nuclear weapons by addition of an isotope
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