DENATURED
denatured, denaturized, denaturised
(adjective) changed in nature or natural quality; “denatured alcohol”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
denatured (not comparable)
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).
Synonyms
• (alcohol): denat. (abbreviation)
Verb
denatured
simple past tense and past participle of denature
Source: Wiktionary
DENATURE
De*na"ture, v. t. [De- + nature.]
Definition: To deprive of its natural qualities; change the nature of.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
23 January 2025
LEFT
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
Do you know this game?
Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins