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denaturized

denaturized

9.7
Changed by heat or chemicals so it loses its natural qualities and cannot be used as before
  • adjective
  • /ˌdiːˈneɪtʃərˌaɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : desnaturalizado
  • The laboratory used denaturized alcohol to prevent it from being consumed.

Examples

  • The scientist explained that the protein had been denaturized by heat, losing its original function.

  • The scientist explained that the protein had been denaturized by heat.

  • Some food products are denaturized during processing to alter their properties.

  • The laboratory used denaturized alcohol for cleaning the equipment.

  • The denaturized alcohol is not safe for drinking.

  • Is this substance denaturized for safety?

  • Some food products are denaturized during processing to alter their properties.

Synonyms

denatured
vsdenaturized
7.6

Made so it no longer works or can be used for its normal purpose

is the same meaning but written as an alternative spelling

Antonyms

natural
∞ 1.0

Not made or changed by people, coming from nature like sunlight

How Altered

ruined
1 3.1
denaturized
  • US
9.7
modified
3.9
changed
1.0
natural
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

denaturized positive
denaturizeder comparative
denaturizedest superlative

Morphology

denaturized = denaturize (semi-transparent) = de + nature + ize + d

The final step is a regular past-participle/past tense formation (-d) from the verb 'denaturize', which itself is analyzable as de- + nature + -ize but may be unfamiliar or technical to learners.

Etymology

Denaturized comes from the parts de- (a part that means 'remove') and nature (the natural quality of something). So to be denaturized is to have your 'nature' taken away—often by heat or chemicals—so you no longer behave the same or are safe to eat or drink.