dehydrogenated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //diːˌhaɪdrəˈdʒɛn.eɪ.tɪd//
KK: /dihɪdrəʊdʒəneɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a substance that has undergone a chemical process to remove hydrogen atoms.
Example
The dehydrogenated compound is used in various industrial applications.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new dehydrogenated food products in the market?
Yeah, I saw a commercial for them; they seem interesting!
I wonder how they taste compared to regular ones.
I guess we should try some and find out for ourselves!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
desiccated
dried
evaporated
Antonyms
hydrated
moist
wet
verb
Definition
To remove hydrogen from a molecule, often in a chemical process.
Example
The compound was dehydrogenated to improve its reactivity.
Tense Forms
Past: dehydrogenated
Past Participle: dehydrogenated
Conversation
Did you know that they dehydrogenated that compound during the experiment?
Really? I didn’t think that was necessary for the results.
Yeah, it was part of the process to enhance the reaction.
Root Explanation
Dehydrogenated → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal), "hydrogen" (from Greek "hydro" meaning water and "genes" meaning creator or producer), and "-ated" (indicating a process). The word describes the process of removing hydrogen from a compound.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'hydrogen' from a substance — that's what dehydrogenated means.
Visually Confused Words
hydrogenate
perhydrogenate
hydrogenase