Definitions for denatures
denatures
de·na·ture
Spelling: [dee-ney-cher]
IPA: /diˈneɪ tʃər/
Denatures is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.
You can make 659 anagrams from letters in denatures (adeenrstu).
Definitions for denatures
verb (used with object)
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to deprive (something) of its natural character, properties, etc.
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to render (any of various alcohols) unfit for drinking by adding an unwholesome substance that does not alter usefulness for other purposes.
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Biochemistry. to treat (a protein or the like) by chemical or physical means so as to alter its original state.
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to make (fissionable material) unsuitable for use in an atomic weapon by mixing it with unfissionable material.
Origin of denatures
First recorded in 1675-85; de- + nature
Examples for denatures
There is no way that the military establishment can denature human nature, and change this determining condition.