dehydrogenation
nounUK /diːhaɪdˌɹɒdʒəˈneɪʃən/
Etymology From de- + hydrogenation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any reaction or process in which hydrogen is removed from a substance, especially the production of unsaturated organic compounds from saturated ones.
- Derived terms
- cyclodehydrogenation, photodehydrogenation