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
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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