Definition

A process in which hydrogen is removed from a chemical compound, often leading to the formation of unsaturated compounds from saturated ones.

Example

Dehydrogenation is a key step in the production of certain types of fuels.

Conversation

I learned something interesting about chemistry today.

Oh really? What was it?

It was about a process called dehydrogenation and how it helps create different compounds.

That sounds cool! I didn't know hydrogen removal could be so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dehydrogenation → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal), "hydrogen" (from Greek "hydro" meaning water and "genes" meaning creator or producer), and "-ation" (meaning the process of). The word describes the process of removing hydrogen from a molecule.

Memory Tip

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

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