polyunsaturated
adjective
poly·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌpä-lē-ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: having more than one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
Polyunsaturated oils are liquid at room temperature and in the refrigerator.—
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see also polyunsaturated fat compare monounsaturated
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polyunsaturate
noun
plural polyunsaturates
In 1985, they reported that monounsaturates lowered total blood cholesterol just as well as polyunsaturates.
—Consumer Reports
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The physician Catherine Shanahan’s book Dark Calories, an exhaustive account of the arguments against seed oil, posits that polyunsaturated seed oils promote oxidative stress, which drives all disease.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Look for products with lower amounts of saturated fats and higher amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Mok said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Dietary fat: In addition to eating healthy polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats and avoiding unhealthy saturated and trans fats, the daily dietary fat intake would need to be restricted to less than 30% of the total calories for children and even less for adults.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Look for products with lower amounts of saturated fats and higher amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Mok said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Dietary fat: In addition to eating healthy polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats and avoiding unhealthy saturated and trans fats, the daily dietary fat intake would need to be restricted to less than 30% of the total calories for children and even less for adults.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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“Polyunsaturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyunsaturated. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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polyunsaturated
adjective
poly·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˈpäl-ē-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
of an oil or fatty acid
: having many double or triple bonds in a molecule
Medical Definition
polyunsaturated
adjective
poly·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌpäl-ē-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: having more than one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
… olive oil and polyunsaturated safflower oil both lowered human blood levels of LDLs, the cholesterol most closely linked with a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.—Science
see also polyunsaturated fat compare monounsaturated
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polyunsaturate
noun
When mammals ingest plant lipids, the polyunsaturates consumed are incorporated into their body fats …
—Craig L. Frank, Ecology
Craig L. Frank, Ecology
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