hydrogenate
/haɪˈdrɑdʒəneɪt/
verb
- To add hydrogen to a substance, especially to change a liquid oil into a solid fat.
- Chemists hydrogenate certain compounds to create more stable products.
- Food companies often hydrogenate vegetable oils to make margarine.
- The process to hydrogenate oils can create trans fats, which are unhealthy.
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