(transitive) To use an acidic catalyst, with the chemical change being emphasised over the importance of the change in pH. Used in the processing of biodiesel co-products.
(chemistry) 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.
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