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

Example Sentences

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monounsaturated

The picture looks quite different for oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat found in high amounts in olive oil.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024

For example, canola oil is about 7% saturated fat, 63% monounsaturated fat and 30% polyunsaturated fat.

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