English

Noun

unsaturated fat ‎(plural unsaturated fats)|head=unsaturated fat

1. A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids; will typically be liquid at room temperature; a diet high in unsaturated rather than saturated fats is thought to contribute to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Related terms

• polyunsaturated fat
• saturated fat
• trans fat
• trans fatty acid

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References

• “unsaturated fat” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.