Denaturing

/ˌdiːˈneɪtʃərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of removing or altering natural qualities from something, especially changing a protein's structure in chemistry.

Etymology

Present participle of denature, now standard in scientific and general English.

Kelly Says

Denaturing is so important in biology labs that scientists use it constantly—adding heat, acid, or harsh chemicals to denature proteins is how they reveal hidden structures and sequences.

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