hydrogenation
/haɪˌdrɑdʒəˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The chemical process of adding hydrogen to a substance, often used to turn liquid oils into solid fats.
- Many health experts advise limiting foods made through hydrogenation because of trans fats.
- The hydrogenation of vegetable oil produces margarine with a longer shelf life.
- Hydrogenation is commonly used in the food industry to make spreads and shortenings.
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