monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmä-nō-ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: having one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
Cholesterol is a monounsaturated molecule located in the cell membrane and it is involved in membrane permeability and fluidity.—
Vladimiro Cardenia et al.
see also monounsaturated fat compare polyunsaturated
Vladimiro Cardenia et al.
monounsaturate
noun
plural monounsaturates
Nutritionists like monounsaturates because they lower harmful LDL but maintain HDL levels.
—Marilyn Chase
Marilyn Chase
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Plant breeders had discovered a genetic mutation that produced peanuts with plenty of monounsaturated fat, like the kind found in olive oil.
—New York Times, 24 July 2025
Olive oil gives you monounsaturated fats, known to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Avocados boast monounsaturated fats that support heart health and cholesterol levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
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New York Times, 24 July 2025
Olive oil gives you monounsaturated fats, known to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Avocados boast monounsaturated fats that support heart health and cholesterol levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-ed
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌmän-ō-ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: having one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
Canola and olive oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.
see also monounsaturated fat compare polyunsaturated
monounsaturate
noun
… the monounsaturates reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, but do not lower high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
—Scott M. Grundy, The Journal of Nutrition
Scott M. Grundy, The Journal of Nutrition
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