What is the meaning of denature?

verb

  • Add nonfissionable material to (fissionable material) so as to make unsuitable for use in an atomic bomb.
  • Modify (as a native protein) especially by heat, acid, alkali, or ultraviolet radiation so that all of the original properties are removed or diminished.
  • Make (alcohol) unfit for drinking without impairing usefulness for other purposes. .
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