denature

vt. 使改变本性 [经] 变性

发音

UK /diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/
其它
UK /diːˈneɪtʃə(ɹ)/

词形变化

denaturating denatured denatures 三单 denatures denaturing denaturing 现在分词 denatured 过去式 denatured 过去分词

别名

denaturate denaturise

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To combine fissile material with nonfissile material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.

    及物
  2. 2.

    Of double-stranded DNA, specifically to split into two single strands.

    不及物 及物 化学 生物
  3. 3.

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

    及物
  4. 4.

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

    及物

    While you cannot drink denatured alcohol, you can still use it to remove sticker glue from most surfaces.

  5. 5.

    To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.

    不及物 及物 化学 生物

词汇关系

动词

上位词 3

change alter modify

词源

Borrowed from French dénaturer. By surface analysis, de- + nature.

来源：wiktionary