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Hydrogenation in Irish (Hidriginiúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hydrogenation is hidriginiúchán, a masculine noun.
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How to say “hydrogenation” in Irish

Irish:
hidriginiúchán
English:
hydrogenation
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“HID-rig-in-yoo-khawn”  /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəɟɪnʲuːxaːn/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hidriginiúcháin, an hidriginiúcháin (e.g. próiseas an hidriginiúcháin, the process of hydrogenation)

What does “hidriginiúchán” mean?

hydrogenation
A chemical process in which hydrogen is added to a substance, for example to harden vegetable oils.Also: hydrogenating, adding hydrogen.

“Hidriginiúchán” with the article

Here is hidriginiúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an hidriginiúchán
the hydrogenation
No change after an

“Hidriginiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hidriginiúchán, the Irish word for hydrogenation.

Is próiseas ceimiceach é hidriginiúchán.
Hydrogenation is a chemical process.
Úsáidtear an hidriginiúchán chun ola a chruachan.
Hydrogenation is used to harden oil.
Bíonn catalaíoch ag teastáil don hidriginiúchán.
Hydrogenation needs a catalyst.
Mhínigh an múinteoir próiseas an hidriginiúcháin dúinn.
The teacher explained the hydrogenation process to us.
Déantar margairín trí hidriginiúchán.
Margarine is made by hydrogenation.
Foghlaimímid faoin hidriginiúchán sa rang ceimice.
We learn about hydrogenation in chemistry class.
Cruthaíonn hidriginiúchán páirteach saill thras.
Partial hydrogenation produces trans fat.

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Hydrogenation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hydrogenation?

The Irish for hydrogenation is hidriginiúchán (pronounced “HID-rig-in-yoo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce hidriginiúchán in Irish?

Hidriginiúchán is said like “HID-rig-in-yoo-khawn” (IPA /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəɟɪnʲuːxaːn/).

Does hidriginiúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for hidriginiúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How is 'hidriginiúchán' related to 'hidrigin'?

'Hidrigin' means hydrogen, and 'hidriginiúchán' is the process of adding hydrogen to a substance.

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