Denaturation 1 : Loss of original nature or qualities, e.g. as when an egg is boiled and the proteins become solid, or when rubber ceases to be elastic. (RNo.=Dic of fire tech-B-FrT)
H. J. Porter (Chairman - Technical Committee), Dictionary of Fire Technology, The Institution of Fire Engineers, The Victory Press (Leicester) Ltd. 1979 UK. (Fr Tech - Brit) {81}