hydrogenation meaning

Definition of hydrogenation

1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil
   • food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid

   Type of: chemical process

   Related forms: hydrogenate

How to pronounce hydrogenation

hydrogenation is pronounced /ˌhaɪˌdrɑdʒəˈneɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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