Dehydrogenise

/ˌdiːˈhaɪdrədʒənaɪz/ verb

Definition

British spelling of dehydrogenize; to remove hydrogen atoms from a chemical compound.

Etymology

British variant using -ise spelling convention instead of American -ize. From de- + hydrogen + -ise (British verb suffix).

Kelly Says

British and American chemists use different spellings but mean exactly the same thing—it's a fascinating reminder that scientific language reflects regional English conventions.

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