adj
denatured
Denatured (adj) means having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
adj
1
Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
2
Of alcohol: made undrinkable by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. Traditionally achieved by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol) to ethanol (grain alcohol).
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Rhymes for denatured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
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What is the meaning of denatured?
"denatured" (adj) means having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
What are the different meanings of denatured?
"denatured" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed; 2. Of alcohol: made undrinkable by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. Traditionally achieved by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol) to ethanol (grain alcohol).