denature
US /diːˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
UK /diːˈneɪ.tʃər/
動詞
使變性, 改變性質
to deprive (something) of its natural qualities or properties
範例:
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High heat can denature proteins, causing them to lose their function.
高溫會使蛋白質變性，導致它們失去功能。
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The process is designed to denature the alcohol, making it unsuitable for drinking.
該過程旨在使酒精變性，使其不適合飲用。