What does "dehydrogenation" mean?

Any reaction or process in which hydrogen is removed from a substance, especially the production of unsaturated organic compounds from saturated ones.

How do you pronounce "dehydrogenation"?

Pronounced //diːhaɪdˌɹɒdʒəˈneɪʃən//.

Dehydrogenation

//diːhaɪdˌɹɒdʒəˈneɪʃən// noun

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Noun

1
Any reaction or process in which hydrogen is removed from a substance, especially the production of unsaturated organic compounds from saturated ones. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From de- + hydrogenation.

Related phrases

organic compound

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