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Definition of hydrogenate
hydrogenated
;hydrogenating
transitive verb
: 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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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.
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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.
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First Known Use of hydrogenate
1809
Medical Dictionary
transitive verb
hy·dro·ge·nate
\hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnāt, ˈhī-drə-jə-\
Medical Definition of hydrogenate
hydrogenated
;hydrogenating
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