hydrogenate verb trans. [hʌɪ'drɒdʒǝneɪt, 'hʌɪdrǝdʒǝneɪt] E19.
[formed as HYDROGENASE + -ATE³.]
Cause to combine chemically with hydrogen.

■ hydroge'nation noun the state of being hydrogenated; the process of hydrogenating a substance: E19.

■ hydrogenator noun a vessel or apparatus in which hydrogenation is carried out E20.

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