denature vs infiltrate

denature

verb
  • To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for most other purposes. 

  • To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person). 

  • To combine fissile material with nonfissile material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon. 

  • To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc. 

infiltrate

verb
  • To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration. 

  • To cause to penetrate in this way. 

  • To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ. 

  • To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to. 

  • To send (soldiers, spies, etc.) through gaps in the enemy line. 

  • To pass through something by filtration. 

  • To move from a vein, remaining in the body. 

noun
  • Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body. 

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