different between denature vs denaturize

English

Alternative forms

• denaturise

Etymology

From French dénaturer.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /di??ne?tj?(?)/, /di??ne?t??(?)/
• Rhymes: -e?t??(?)

Verb

denature (third-person singular simple present denatures, present participle denaturing, simple past and past participle denatured)

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

   Synonym: denaturalize

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

3. (transitive, intransitive, biochemistry) To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.
4. To combine fissionable material with nonfissionable material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.

Translations

Anagrams

• underate, undereat

English

Etymology

denature +? -ize

Verb

denaturize (third-person singular simple present denaturizes, present participle denaturizing, simple past and past participle denaturized)

1. To denature.

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