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

From Scientific American • Nov. 8, 2023

The team evaluated the catalytic activity of the complexes for a specific photoreaction called transfer hydrogenation, a common reaction used in various industries.

From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023

The process, known as hydrogenation, ultimately yields a type of unsaturated fat called trans fat, which is commonly formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023

To convert vegetable oils into solid fats, they can undergo a process called partial hydrogenation, which alters their chemical structure.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 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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