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DENATURED

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Denatured.

Denatured - as an adjective satellite

Changed in nature or natural quality

Example: "Denatured alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denaturiseddenaturized

Denatured - as a verb

To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).

To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for other purposes.

Example: "While you cannot drink denatured alcohol, you can still use it to remove sticker glue from most surfaces."

To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.

To combine fissionable material with nonfissionable material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.

Denatured - as an adjective

Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.

Of alcohol made undrinkable, by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. traditionally by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol) to ethanol (grain alcohol).

Example Sentences

"The denatured alcohol is not suitable for drinking."
"The denatured protein lost its original structure and function."
"The denatured food product had a different taste and texture."
"The denatured enzyme was unable to catalyze the reaction."
"The denatured DNA strands were difficult to separate."
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Word Game Points

Is DENATURED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, denatured is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DENATURED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DENATURED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, denatured is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DENATURED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DENATURED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denatured is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DENATURED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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