Denature
/diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts8 letters
Definition of Denature
verb
- To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).
- To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for other purposes.
"While you cannot drink denatured alcohol, you can still use it to remove sticker glue from most surfaces."
- To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.
- To combine fissionable material with nonfissionable material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.
Anagrams of Denature
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
n1
a1
t1
u1
r1
e1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Denature
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Denature"
Denature is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "denature" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Denature" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "denature" is a low-scoring word.