elaidinization

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What does elaidinization mean?

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.

Where does elaidinization come from?

From elaidin + -ization.

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