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hydrogenated

/ˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtɪd/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌdʒɛnˌeɪtɪd/

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verb

Hydrogéner

To 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

Examples :

"The oil was hydrogenated to make the margarine solid at room temperature. "

L'huile a été hydrogénée pour rendre la margarine solide à température ambiante.

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adjective

hydrogéné

That has been treated, or reacted with hydrogen; especially describing a saturated fat so obtained from an unsaturated fat

Examples :

"Many processed foods contain hydrogenated oils to increase their shelf life and improve texture, but these fats are often considered unhealthy. "

De nombreux aliments transformés contiennent des huiles hydrogénées pour augmenter leur durée de conservation et améliorer leur texture, mais ces graisses sont souvent considérées comme malsaines.

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