denat

/diˈnæt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy the natural properties or characteristics of something, especially by chemical treatment

“The denat of the wool fibers made it easier to spin into yarn.”

2. noun

a chemical treatment used to denature proteins, especially in the production of vaccines

“The vaccine was produced using a denat process to inactivate the virus.”

Synonyms

  • deactivate
  • degrade

Antonyms

  • activate
  • revitalize