Dehydrogenization

/ˌdiːˌhaɪdrədʒənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

American spelling; the chemical process or reaction of removing hydrogen atoms from a molecule.

Etymology

American variant using -ization suffix. From dehydrogenize (American spelling) + -ation, established in early biochemistry.

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Dehydrogenization reactions are so important that they're fundamental to everything from brewing beer to powering your muscles—they're everywhere in biology and industry!

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