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 : containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
unsaturated fats
Example Sentences
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Percy Hung, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Argan oil is made of unsaturated fats that can easily penetrate the hair strand, sealing the gaps in the cuticle of damaged hair and creating a healthier appearance, explains Butler. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Though being in an unsaturated market does not mean that smooth sailing is guaranteed. John Hall, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022 The All Season Body Wash contains marula oil, which is a great source of deep moisturizing unsaturated oleic acid and anti-aging antioxidants. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 Nuts and seeds also provide protein and healthy unsaturated fats, but the calories add up fast. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022 Salmon is somewhat higher in fat than other fish, but most of that is the good, unsaturated fat. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2022 Avocados are known to be high in good fat, the unsaturated kind. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2022 Peanut oil is composed of both saturated and unsaturated fats. Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022 See More
Percy Hung, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Argan oil is made of unsaturated fats that can easily penetrate the hair strand, sealing the gaps in the cuticle of damaged hair and creating a healthier appearance, explains Butler. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Though being in an unsaturated market does not mean that smooth sailing is guaranteed. John Hall, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022 The All Season Body Wash contains marula oil, which is a great source of deep moisturizing unsaturated oleic acid and anti-aging antioxidants. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 Nuts and seeds also provide protein and healthy unsaturated fats, but the calories add up fast. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022 Salmon is somewhat higher in fat than other fish, but most of that is the good, unsaturated fat. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2022 Avocados are known to be high in good fat, the unsaturated kind. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2022 Peanut oil is composed of both saturated and unsaturated fats. Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1758, in the meaning defined above
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 : containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
unsaturated fats