hydrogenation

American  

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

noun

plural

hydrogenations

1. the act or process of hydrogenating.

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Other Word Forms

• dehydrogenation noun
• rehydrogenation noun
• semihydrogenation noun

Example Sentences

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

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