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Denaturised
see synonyms of denaturisedAdjective
1. denatured, denaturised, denaturized
changed in nature or natural quality
Example Sentences:'denatured alcohol'
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Denaturised
see synonyms of denaturisedverb (transitive)
1.
to change the nature of
2.
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
3.
to render (something, such as ethanol) unfit for consumption by adding nauseous substances
4.
to render (fissile material) unfit for use in nuclear weapons by addition of an isotope
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Denaturised
see synonyms of denaturised verb transitiveWord forms: deˈnatured or deˈnaturing
1.
to change the nature of; take natural qualities away from
2.
to make (alcohol, etc.) unfit for human consumption without spoiling for other uses
3.
to change the structure of (a protein) by heat, acids, alkalies, etc., so that the
original properties are greatly changed or eliminated
4.
to add a nonfissionable isotope to (a fissionable isotope) so that the mixture cannot be used in nuclear bombs but can still be used as fuel material
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