Denaturisation

/ˌdiːˌneɪtʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

British spelling: the process or result of denaturing something; the removal or alteration of natural properties.

Etymology

British variant of denaturalization, using -isation ending. Parallels American -ization spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

British scientific journals use 'denaturisation' when discussing protein folding in heat—the same process whether you write it with a 'z' or an 's', but spelling conventions matter in formal science.

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