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hydrogenate

/ˈhaɪdrəʊˌgeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does hydrogenate mean?

verb

to convert into a compound containing hydrogen, especially to convert vegetable oils into solid fats by adding hydrogen.

Example

"The food manufacturer hydrogenated the vegetable oil to make it more suitable for frying."

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