*/ˌhɪdroʊˈdʒɛneɪt/ or /ˌhaɪˈdrəʊdʒeɪt/ *

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or saturate something with hydrogen, especially to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats.

“The food manufacturer hydrogenated the oil to increase its shelf life.”

2. verb

to treat or process something with hydrogen to make a chemical reaction happen.

“The chemist hydrogenated the substance to create a new compound.”

3. noun

the process of treating or processing something with hydrogen.

“The hydrogenation process is used in the production of vegetable oils.”