monounsaturated

American  

[mon-oh-uhn-sach-uh-ray-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

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Example Sentences

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monounsaturated

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 ● Nov. 4, 2025

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

From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL — sometimes called “bad” cholesterol — in your blood, according to the American Heart Association.

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

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