unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: not saturated: such as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2b
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Avocados Avocados pack a variety of healthy unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated—the same type found in olive oil—with very little saturated fat.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
In contrast, many modern margarines contain more unsaturated fats, which have been associated with improved heart health and healthier cholesterol levels.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Avocados provide unsaturated fats and fiber, while whole-grain bread adds even more fiber.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Avocados Avocados pack a variety of healthy unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated—the same type found in olive oil—with very little saturated fat.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
In contrast, many modern margarines contain more unsaturated fats, which have been associated with improved heart health and healthier cholesterol levels.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Avocados provide unsaturated fats and fiber, while whole-grain bread adds even more fiber.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsaturated
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unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
ˈən-
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by combining chemically with other substances
especially
: containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
an unsaturated fat
Medical Definition
unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2
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