Meaning of hydrogenation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪdrədʒəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    hydrogenation

    Definitions

    1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil

    Examples

    • « food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid »

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