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monosaturated

British

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

of or relating to fats that are liquid at room temperature and derive mostly from foods such as olives, avocados, and nuts

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The primary fat is oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid, which is also present in olive oil and is believed to bestow numerous health benefits.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2016

The more moderate diets of Sears and the Hellers--cutting carbohydrates by about one-third and eating moderate amounts of fat, preferably monosaturated ones like olive oil--are more gentle to the system.

From Time Magazine Archive

I recommend that you use only high-quality virgin olive oil, the only generally-available fat that is largely monosaturated.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve

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