Hydrogenate (Verb)
Meaning
Combine or treat with or expose to hydrogen; add hydrogen to the molecule of (an unsaturated organic compound).
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Vegetable oils can be hydrogenated to make them more solid and suitable for use in food products.
- The process of hydrogenating reduces the amount of unsaturated fatty acids in the oil.
- During the chemical reaction, the unsaturated organic compound is hydrogenated to form a saturated compound.
- The oil is then hydrogenated, resulting in a more stable product for cooking purposes.
- The vegetable oil underwent a hydrogenation reaction to convert its unsaturated bonds to saturated bonds.