Dehydrogenating

/ˌdiːˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of dehydrogenate; the ongoing process of removing hydrogen atoms from chemical compounds.

Etymology

Present participle formed by adding -ing to dehydrogenate, following standard English verb formation.

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The dehydrogenating action of certain bacteria in your gut helps them extract maximum energy from food by rearranging molecular structures.

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