denature
英 [diː'neɪtʃə]
美 [di'netʃɚ]
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基本解释
vt.使改变本性
网络释义
使(蛋白质等)变性;剥夺(酒精等)性质;使丧失自然性质。
例证
1、The heat denatures the protein, causing it to lose its shape and function.
加热会使蛋白质变性,导致其失去形状和功能。
2、Denatured alcohol is alcohol that has been treated to remove its intoxicating properties.
变性酒精是经过处理以去除其醉酒特性的酒精。