hydrogenation
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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
During this hydrogenation process, double bonds of the cis- conformation in the hydrocarbon chain may be converted to double bonds in the trans- conformation.
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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