dehydrogenate
|de-hy-dro-ge-nate|
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/diːˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪt/
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/diːˈhaɪdrədʒɪˌneɪt/
removal of hydrogen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dehydrogenate' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'hydrogen,' referring to the chemical element.
Historical Evolution
'Dehydrogenate' was formed in the 19th century by combining 'de-' with 'hydrogenate,' which itself comes from 'hydrogen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove hydrogen,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove hydrogen from a compound.
The process of dehydrogenating ethanol produces acetaldehyde.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 21:07