hydroisomerization

noun

The isomerization of alkane hydrocarbons via an intermediate alkene; used especially in oil refining

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Meanings

nounhydroisomerization (plural hydroisomerizations)

plural hydroisomerizations

  1. chemistryThe isomerization of alkane hydrocarbons via an intermediate alkene; used especially in oil refining

Origin

From hydro- + isomerization.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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