Elaidinization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Elaidinization is a noun meaning (chemistry) 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.
Meaning
(chemistry) 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
- elaidinisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elaidinisation, delipidization, reforming, delipidification, aromatization, aromatisation.
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