Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or relating to an organic compound, especially an oil or fatty acid, containing only one double or triple bond per molecule. Foods containing monounsaturated fatty acids may decrease the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood and include olive, peanut, canola, and avocado oils.
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- adjective chemistry having a single
double ortriple bond
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- adjective (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
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Examples
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Specifically, avocado is rich in an unsaturated fat called monounsaturated fat, also found in nuts and seeds and olive and canola oils.
The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011
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Specifically, avocado is rich in an unsaturated fat called monounsaturated fat, also found in nuts and seeds and olive and canola oils.
The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011
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The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9.
Olives101.com 2009
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The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9.
Olives101.com 2009
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The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9.
Olives101.com 2009
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The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9.
Olives101.com 2009
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The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9.
Olives101.com 2009
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Olive oilThis versatile and tasty oil is very rich in so-called 'monounsaturated' fat that is believed to have benefits for the heart and cardiovascular system generally.
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Trans fat is an unsaturated fat (such as monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) that contains trans-isomer fatty acids.
iTWire - IT and Telecommunications news views and jobs William Atkins 2010
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Your opinion may change), with traces of few unsaturated fatty acids, such as monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010
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