English Explanatory Dictionary

elaidinization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

elaidinization elaidinisation

Etymology

From elaidin + -ization.

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