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denaturant [dē′nā·chə·rənt] (chemistry) An inert, bad-tasting, or poisonous chemical substance added to a product such as ethyl alcohol to make it unfit for human consumption. (nucleonics) A nonfissionable isotope that can be added to fissionable material to make it unsuitable for use in atomic weapons without extensive processing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Patzek points out that, as a finished product, ethanol contains up to 5% denaturants like gasoline. Ethanol production requires corn or other high-starch grains, water, chemicals, enzymes and yeast, and denaturants such as unleaded gas. The required denaturants will be stored on-site to ensure a seamless operation from production to delivery. |
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