elaidinization

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noun

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.

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Meanings

nounelaidinization (uncountable)

alternative elaidinisation

  1. uncountablechemistryA 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.

Origin

From elaidin + -ization.

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APA

elaidinization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaidinization

MLA

“elaidinization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaidinization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “elaidinization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaidinization.

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