hydrogenation
Americannoun
plural
hydrogenationsOther Word Forms
- dehydrogenation noun
- rehydrogenation noun
- semihydrogenation noun
Example Sentences
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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
The process, known as hydrogenation, ultimately yields a type of unsaturated fat called trans fat, which is commonly formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023
As I mentioned above, vegetable shortening often relies on the process of hydrogenation, though others are formed through cycles of pressing, filtering and chilling.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 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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