verb🔗ShareTo treat something, or react something, with hydrogen; especially to react an unsaturated fat with hydrogen, in the presence of a nickel catalyst, to produce a harder saturated fat"The oil was hydrogenated to make the margarine solid at room temperature. "chemistryfoodsubstanceprocesssciencetechnicalbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat has been treated, or reacted with hydrogen; especially describing a saturated fat so obtained from an unsaturated fat"Many processed foods contain hydrogenated oils to increase their shelf life and improve texture, but these fats are often considered unhealthy. "chemistryfoodsubstancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
