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denature

/diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/

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verb

Desnaturalizar

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

Examples :

"The high heat can denature the proteins in the egg, causing it to solidify. "

El calor alto puede desnaturalizar las proteínas del huevo, haciendo que se solidifique.

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verb

Desnaturalizar

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

Examples :

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

Si bien no se puede beber alcohol desnaturalizado, aún se puede usar para quitar el pegamento de las pegatinas de la mayoría de las superficies.

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verb

Desnaturalizar, alterar

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

Examples :

"Heating an egg white will denature its proteins, causing it to solidify and turn white. "

Calentar la clara de huevo desnaturalizará sus proteínas, haciendo que se solidifique y se vuelva blanca.

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verb

Desnaturalizar

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

Examples :

"The scientists denatured the plutonium to prevent its use in any weapons. "

Los científicos desnaturalizaron el plutonio para evitar su uso en armas.

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