Denaturing
Pronunciation: /dɪˈneɪtʃər/
Denaturing (verb)
- To change the natural structure of a substance, often making it inactive or less effective.
- To change the shape of proteins, usually by heat or chemicals, affecting their function.
Examples
- Heat can denature the structure of many materials.
- Cooking can denature proteins in food, changing their texture.
Common collocations: denature a substance, completely denature, denature proteins, easily denature