Denature (Verb)
Meaning 1
Add nonfissionable material to (fissionable material) so as to make unsuitable for use in an atomic bomb.
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Meaning 2
Modify (as a native protein) especially by heat, acid, alkali, or ultraviolet radiation so that all of the original properties are removed or diminished.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Make (alcohol) unfit for drinking without impairing usefulness for other purposes.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..