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

This could help explain why eating patterns rich in monounsaturated fats, including the Mediterranean diet, are consistently linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Salon • May 21, 2024

All fats and oils are a mix of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

Its health benefits can partly be attributed to its monounsaturated fatty acids, which contain vitamins and minerals, and polyphenols, that are micronutrients derived from plants.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

For example, they have higher levels of polyunsaturated fats instead of monounsaturated fats.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan