denaturing

'denaturing'

[denature.v.01] as in: add nonfissionable material to (fissionable material) so as to make unsuitable for use in an atomic bomb

'denaturing'

[denature.v.02] as in: modify (as a native protein) especially by heat, acid, alkali, or ultraviolet radiation so that all of the original properties are removed or diminished

'denaturing'

[denature.v.03] as in: make (alcohol) unfit for drinking without impairing usefulness for other purposes