hydrogenated
|hy-dro-gen-at-ed|
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/haɪˈdrɑːdʒəˌneɪtɪd/
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/haɪˈdrɒdʒəneɪtɪd/
(hydrogenate)
combine with hydrogen
Etymology
'hydrogenated' originates from English, specifically from the verb 'hydrogenate,' where 'hydrogen' refers to the chemical element and the suffix '-ate' means 'to cause to become.'
'hydrogenate' was formed in the late 19th century as scientific vocabulary, combining 'hydrogen' with the suffix '-ate,' and 'hydrogenated' became the past participle/adjective form.
Initially, it meant 'to treat or combine with hydrogen,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, especially in chemistry and food science.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'hydrogenate'.
The company hydrogenated the vegetable oil to make it more stable.
Adjective 1
describes a substance, especially an oil or fat, that has been chemically combined with hydrogen.
Hydrogenated oils are commonly used in processed foods.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 08:07