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hydrogenation

/ˌhaɪdrəʊˌdʒɛnɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrogenation mean?

noun

The process of adding hydrogen to a substance, especially a chemical reaction in which hydrogen is added to a molecule, often resulting in the saturation of unsaturated compounds.

Example

"The chemist used hydrogenation to convert the unsaturated oil into a saturated fat."

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