adjective
- treated or combined with hydrogen, especially in a chemical process to change the properties of fats or oils
Usage: chemistry; food science
Examples
- Many processed foods contain hydrogenated oils to extend shelf life.
- The margarine was made from hydrogenated vegetable oil.
- Health experts recommend avoiding hydrogenated fats in your diet.
- The bakery switched to non-hydrogenated oils for their pastries.
- Hydrogenated compounds are created through an industrial process.
- The label clearly stated that the product contained no hydrogenated ingredients.