Definition

Relating to a process that removes hydrogen from a molecule.

Example

The dehydrogenating reaction is essential in many chemical processes.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new process that involves dehydrogenating the material?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds really interesting!

I wonder how effective the dehydrogenating method is compared to the old one.

It should be more efficient, but we’ll have to wait for the results to be sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove hydrogen from a molecule, often in a chemical reaction.

Example

The process of dehydrogenating the compound is essential for producing the desired chemical.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was reading about a new process called dehydrogenating in chemistry class.

Oh really? What does that even mean?

It’s when they remove hydrogen from a compound to make it more efficient.

Root Explanation

Dehydrogenating → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal), "hydrogen" (from Greek "hydro" meaning water and "genes" meaning creator or producer), and "-ating" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word describes the process of removing hydrogen from a compound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'hydrogen' from a substance — that's what dehydrogenating means.

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