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
: containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
unsaturated fats
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Macadamia nuts are a good source of several nutrients important for overall health, like fiber, unsaturated fat, and manganese.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
The vegetarian keto diet harnesses the health effects of unsaturated fats and lean proteins with the low-carbohydrate benefits of the ketogenic diet.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
Other plant oils in vegan butter, such as olive, canola, sunflower, and safflower oils, contain unsaturated fatty acids.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Dietary guidelines emphasize healthy unsaturated fats to reduce the risk of heart disease.
—Johna Burdeos, Rd, Health, 22 July 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
The vegetarian keto diet harnesses the health effects of unsaturated fats and lean proteins with the low-carbohydrate benefits of the ketogenic diet.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
Other plant oils in vegan butter, such as olive, canola, sunflower, and safflower oils, contain unsaturated fatty acids.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Dietary guidelines emphasize healthy unsaturated fats to reduce the risk of heart disease.
—Johna Burdeos, Rd, Health, 22 July 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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