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hydrogenation

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[hahy-druh-juhn-ay-shuhn, hahy-drahj-uhn-ay-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ drə dʒənˈeɪ ʃən, haɪˌdrɑdʒ ənˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  • hydrogenations
    plural
  1. the act or process of hydrogenating.


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"The low-temperature CO2 hydrogenation catalyst technology is a breakthrough achievement that enables the efficient production of carbon monoxide using inexpensive and abundant metals," said Dr. Kee Young Koo, the project's lead researcher.

From Science Daily Nov. 5, 2025

This often includes steps such as hydrogenation, which produces semisolid oils, and hydrolysis, which enhances flavors.

From Scientific American Nov. 8, 2023

Through hydrogenation – a chemical process that can be used to turn liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats – manufacturers were able to transform smelly whale products into odorless margarine for human consumption.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2022

Trans fat is produced by the hydrogenation of oil that makes it more saturated and isomerized.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

“I was sixteen when I got this order to report with my whole class to guard a hydrogenation plant,” said Manfred Schroeder.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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