Denaturised

/ˌdiːˈneɪtʃəraɪzd/ adjective

Definition

British spelling: having had natural qualities removed or altered; having had molecular structure changed.

Etymology

Past participle of British denaturise, using -ised ending.

Kelly Says

In UK pharmaceutical labs, denaturised proteins are handled differently than native ones—the altered structure often makes them safer or more stable for medical use.

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