hydrodeoxygenation

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What does hydrodeoxygenation mean?

A chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the oxygen content of hydrocarbons (present as alcohols, aldehydes etc) during oil refining.

Where does hydrodeoxygenation come from?

From hydro- + deoxygenation.

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