denatured

• Describe una sustancia, generalmente una proteína o un alcohol, cuyas propiedades naturales han sido alteradas por medios químicos o físicos.

Describes a substance, typically a protein or alcohol, that has been altered in its natural properties through chemical or physical means.

1. Altered molecular structureC1formalscientific

   Describes a protein or nucleic acid that has lost its natural structure due to heat, chemicals, or other external factors.

   Desnaturalizado (proteína o ácido nucleico)

   • The protein became denatured when exposed to high temperatures.
   • Denatured enzymes lose their catalytic activity.
   • The scientist observed denatured DNA under the microscope.

   Antónimosnative

2. Made unfit for consumptionC1formaltechnical

   Describes a substance (especially alcohol) that has been treated with additives to make it unsuitable for drinking, typically for industrial use.

   desnaturalizado

   • Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent in laboratories.
   • The factory uses denatured ethanol for cleaning equipment.
   • Denatured spirits are not subject to beverage taxes.

   Sinónimosadulteratedcontaminatedmethylatedtainted

• Verbo que describe el proceso de alterar la estructura natural o las propiedades de una sustancia, especialmente proteínas o ácidos nucleicos, normalmente por efecto del calor, la acidez o el tratamiento químico.

A verb used to describe the process of altering the natural structure or properties of a substance, especially a protein or nucleic acid, typically through heat, acidity, or chemical treatment.

1. Modify fissionable materialC2formalscientific

   To add nonfissionable material to fissionable material, making it unsuitable for use in an atomic bomb.

   desnaturalizar material fisionable

   • The uranium was denatured to prevent its use in weapons.
   • They denatured the plutonium by mixing it with other elements.
   • Denaturing fissile materials is a key step in non-proliferation efforts.

   Antónimosenrich

2. Alter protein structureC1formalscientific

   To modify a native protein, typically by heat, acid, alkali, or ultraviolet radiation, so that its original properties are lost or reduced.

   Desnaturalizar proteínas

   • Heating the egg white denatures the albumin protein.
   • The enzyme was denatured by the strong acid.
   • UV radiation can denature DNA in living cells.

   Sinónimosunfold

3. Make alcohol undrinkableB2formaltechnical

   To add substances to alcohol to make it unfit for drinking while retaining its usefulness for other purposes, such as cleaning or fuel.

   Desnaturalizar alcohol

   • Industrial ethanol is denatured to avoid alcohol taxes.
   • They denatured the methanol with a bitter additive.
   • Denatured alcohol is commonly used as a solvent.