noun
- a chemical process in which hydrogen atoms are removed from a molecule, typically resulting in the formation of a double or triple bond.
Usage: chemistry; technical term
Examples
- The dehydrogenation of ethane produces ethylene, a key industrial chemical.
- Catalytic dehydrogenation is widely used in petroleum refining.
- The reaction involves the dehydrogenation of alcohols to form aldehydes.
- Dehydrogenation reactions require high temperatures and specialized catalysts.
- Industrial processes rely on dehydrogenation to convert saturated hydrocarbons into unsaturated ones.