denature
/ˌdiːˈneɪtʃə(r)/verb
उच्चारण डीनेचर
(प्रोटीन की संरचना) विकृत करना
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verb
- 1
[T] ~ sth
to change the natural structure of a protein, for example by heat or acid, so that it can no longer do its work
(प्रोटीन की संरचना) विकृत करना
- Heat denatures the protein in an egg, which is why it turns solid when boiled.
- Strong acids can denature enzymes.
- 2
[T] ~ sth
to add a substance to alcohol so that it cannot be drunk
(शराब को) पीने के अयोग्य बनाना
- Methylated spirit is alcohol that has been denatured.
- The factory denatures the alcohol before selling it as industrial spirit.
◇Word family
denaturation noundenatured adj.
§Grammar and usage
Usage: Denaturation is usually permanent, which is why a boiled egg can never become raw again.
Usage: Denaturation प्रायः स्थायी होता है, इसीलिए उबला अंडा कभी दोबारा कच्चा नहीं हो सकता।