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denaturation

Noun CEFR C1
diːˌnætʃəˈɹeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink
    countable, uncountable
  2. The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisdénaturation
DeutschDenaturierung
Italianodenaturazione
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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Denature Denatured denatured alcohol denaturer Denatures Denaturing

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