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hydrogenation
A reaction in which hydrogen is added to a compound. Hydrogenation converts unsaturated organic compounds into saturated ones. Catalysts (commonly Raney nickel, palladium, and platinum) are used. Hydrogenation is used notably to turn vegetable oils into margarine and in petroleum refining.
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