ALL meanings of denaturation
de·na·ture
D d - noun denaturation The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink. 1
- 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 (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