elaidinization
A chemical reaction that alters the orientation of double bonds from cis to trans,…A chemical reaction that alters the orientation of double bonds from cis to trans, most often performed on fats and oils to increase the melting point and extend the shelf life without reducing the degree of unsaturation.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A chemical reaction that alters the orientation of double bonds from cis to trans, most often performed on fats and oils to increase the melting point and extend the shelf life without reducing the degree of unsaturation.
Origin
From elaidin + -ization.From elaidin + -ization.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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