hydrodeoxygenation en · NOUN
Etymology
From hydro- + deoxygenation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the oxygen content of hydrocarbons (present as alcohols, aldehydes etc) during oil refining.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrodeoxygenations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |