denatured

  1. Adjective.  Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
  2. Adjective.  Of alcohol made undrinkable, by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. Traditionally by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol).
  3. Verb.  (past of, denature) .

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