monounsaturated

American  

[mon-oh-uhn-sach-uh-rey-tid] / ˌmɒn oʊ ʌnˈsætʃ əˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

Nutrition.

1. of or noting a class of fats that lack a hydrogen bond at one point on the carbon chain and that are associated with a low cholesterol content of the blood.

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monounsaturated British  

/ ˌmɒnəʊʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to a class of vegetable oils, such as olive oil, the molecules of which have long chains of carbon atoms containing only one double bond See also polyunsaturated

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monounsaturated Scientific  

/ mŏn′ō-ŭn-săch′ə-rā′tĭd /

1. Relating to an organic compound, usually a fatty acid, having only one double bond per molecule.

2. See more at unsaturated

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Etymology

Origin of monounsaturated

First recorded in 1935–40; mono- + unsaturated

Example Sentences

Results revealed that the version made from textured sunflower protein had better consistency and higher levels of protein, along with healthy fats such as monounsaturated fatty acids.

From Science Daily

“EVOO is packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol levels,” she says.

From Salon

As for fats, there are different types: polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, saturated and trans fat.

From Salon

Like olive oil, it is high in healthy monounsaturated fats.

From Salon

First, it’s essentially fruit juice — the olive “fruit” is mechanically crushed to extract the “juice” — and second, it’s rich in health-promoting phenolic compounds, antioxidants and monounsaturated fats.

From Seattle Times