Definitions for denature

denature de·na·ture

Spelling: [dee-ney-cher]
IPA: /diˈneɪ tʃər/

Denature is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 293 anagrams from letters in denature (adeenrtu).

Definitions for denature

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive (something) of its natural character, properties, etc.
  2. to render (any of various alcohols) unfit for drinking by adding an unwholesome substance that does not alter usefulness for other purposes.
  3. Biochemistry. to treat (a protein or the like) by chemical or physical means so as to alter its original state.
  4. to make (fissionable material) unsuitable for use in an atomic weapon by mixing it with unfissionable material.

Origin of denature

First recorded in 1675-85; de- + nature

Examples for denature

There is no way that the military establishment can denature human nature, and change this determining condition.

Word Value for denature
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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