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



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