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- [dee-ney-cher]
- /diˈneɪ tʃər/
- /dˌenətʃərˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-ney-cher]
- /diˈneɪ tʃər/
Definitions of denaturation word
- verb with object denaturation to deprive (something) of its natural character, properties, etc. 1
- verb with object denaturation to render (any of various alcohols) unfit for drinking by adding an unwholesome substance that does not alter usefulness for other purposes. 1
- verb with object denaturation Biochemistry. to treat (a protein or the like) by chemical or physical means so as to alter its original state. 1
- verb with object denaturation to make (fissionable material) unsuitable for use in an atomic weapon by mixing it with unfissionable material. 1
- noun denaturation The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink. 1
- noun denaturation (biochemistry) The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals. 0
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Origin of denaturation
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; de- + nature
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Denaturation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
denaturation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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