Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy the natural properties or characteristics of something, especially a substance

“The ethanol in the hand sanitizer was denatured to prevent it from being used as a drinking alcohol.”

2. verb

to make something unnatural or artificial

“The new policy aimed to denature the company’s work environment to make it more modern.”

3. noun

the process of removing or destroying the natural properties or characteristics of something

“The denaturization of the chemicals in the factory was a major environmental concern.”