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hydrogenation

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As a noun, hydrogenation means the chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

Meanings of hydrogenation

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  1. chemistryThe chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

  2. A chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil

    “food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid”

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