unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: not saturated: such as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2b
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Vegetables containing sulfur compounds promote trans-isomerization of unsaturated fatty acids in triacylglycerols during the cooking process, Food Research International, 200(115425).
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Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Is sesame oil good for you? More than 80% of sesame oil is made up of healthy, unsaturated fats, says Vanroo.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Imagine olive oil, with its high concentration of unsaturated fat, remaining liquid in the refrigerator.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Finally, nuts’ unsaturated fats are actually a good thing for weight loss.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Is sesame oil good for you? More than 80% of sesame oil is made up of healthy, unsaturated fats, says Vanroo.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Imagine olive oil, with its high concentration of unsaturated fat, remaining liquid in the refrigerator.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Finally, nuts’ unsaturated fats are actually a good thing for weight loss.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
ˈən-
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by combining chemically with other substances
especially
: containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
an unsaturated fat
Medical Definition
unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2
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