Definitions

1. verb

to remove the natural properties of a substance, especially to remove the alcohol content from a liquid

“The brewery had to denaturise the wine to make it suitable for export.”

2. noun

the process of removing the natural properties of a substance

“The denaturisation process is complex and requires great care.”

3. verb

to make something unnatural or artificial

“The company’s actions were seen as denaturising the environment.”