denaturation

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In biology, a modification of a protein’s structure brought about by heat, alkalis, and other factors, which causes it to collapse into a disordered mass. The process Is irreversible for most proteins. In conservation science, the denaturation of leather and parchment is studied by various analytical techniques.
denaturation
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026