denature vs transform

denature

verb
  • 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. 

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

transform

verb
  • To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert. 

  • To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character. 

  • To change greatly the appearance or form of. 

  • To subject to the action of a transformer. 

  • To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value. 

  • To subject (a cell) to transformation. 

noun
  • A transform fault. 

  • An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another. 

  • A function so produced. 

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