hydrogenate

verb hy·dro·ge·nate \ hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnāt , ˈhī-drə- \

|Updated on: 3 Jun 2018

Definition of hydrogenate

hydrogenated; hydrogenating

: to combine or treat with or expose to hydrogen; especially : to add hydrogen to the molecule of (an unsaturated organic compound)

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hydrogenation

play \hī-ˌdrä-jə-ˈnā-shən, ˌhī-drə-\ noun

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Recent Examples of hydrogenate from the Web

And scan the nutrition labels and avoid peanut butters that have hydrogenated oils, which are unhealthy fats that are added to keep peanut butter from separating or going bad quickly, Sasson says.

— sophia gottfried, Time, "Is Peanut Butter Good For You?," 23 May 2018
These days, many try to avoid white bread and hydrogenated fats.

— Smithsonian, "The History of Five Uniquely American Sandwiches," 4 Nov. 2017
Our pomades contain pure ingredients such as bentonite, which is mineral enriching for the hair, and hydrogenated castor oil, which works as a non-sticky wax to hold shape.

— scott christian, Esquire, "One of New York's Coolest Clothing Brands Wants You to Have Great Looking Hair," 3 Mar. 2017
Although Trader Joe's doesn't label itself as a health food store, none of its private-label products have hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, preservatives, synthetic colors or GMOs.

— lucy berry, AL.com, "Trader Joe's in Huntsville? Bridge Street, Providence push for expansion," 19 July 2017
All of the produce is organic, the dairy products pasture based, the eggs from free-range chickens, the meat antibiotic-free and all food free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.

— emilie rusch, The Denver Post, "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage opens new Denver Design District store amid plans for slower, more strategic growth," 31 May 2017

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