1. the process of restoring denatured proteins or nucleic acids to their original, functional three-dimensional structure
Usage: biochemistry; molecular biology
2. the process of restoring something to its natural state or condition
Usage: general use

Examples

• The renaturation of the enzyme occurred when the temperature was lowered.
• Scientists studied the renaturation of DNA after heat treatment.
• Proper pH conditions are essential for protein renaturation.
• The renaturation process can take several hours to complete.
• Environmental renaturation efforts focused on restoring the wetland ecosystem.
• The laboratory achieved successful renaturation of the denatured samples.