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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

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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