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verb

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

   Synonyms:denaturalize

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

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

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

4. To combine fissionable material with nonfissionable material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.