Meaning Of The Word Monounsaturated

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What's The Definition Of Monounsaturated?

monounsaturated in American English
designating or of an organic compound, esp. an oil or fatty acid, having only one double bond
adjective: 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

monounsaturated in British English
adjective: 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

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