Associations to the word «Hydrogenation»

Wiktionary

HYDROGENATION, noun. (chemistry) the chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

Dictionary definition

HYDROGENATION, noun. A chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil; "food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid".

Wise words

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