Denaturiser

/ˌdiːˈneɪtʃəraɪzər/ noun

Definition

British spelling: something that denatures; an agent or substance that causes denaturing or alters natural properties.

Etymology

British variant of denaturizer, agent noun from denaturise. Rare in modern usage, superseded by denaturant.

Kelly Says

While 'denaturiser' technically refers to anything that denatures something else, the term is old-fashioned—modern scientists just say 'heat' or 'acid' or 'denaturant' instead.

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