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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Avocado oil also complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020, and the AHA's recommendation to prioritize unsaturated vs. saturated fats.
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Go sweet and whimsical with iridescent or glittery finishes to add some interest to unsaturated shades like spearmint, lilac, and baby blue.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Move your thumb around to adjust the tone, from bright to dark, and from saturated to unsaturated.
—PCMAG, 23 Sep. 2024
Palladium is also essential in catalytic converters, as the metal serves as a catalyst in the chemical process of hydrogenation in unsaturated hydrocarbons.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Go sweet and whimsical with iridescent or glittery finishes to add some interest to unsaturated shades like spearmint, lilac, and baby blue.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Move your thumb around to adjust the tone, from bright to dark, and from saturated to unsaturated.
—PCMAG, 23 Sep. 2024
Palladium is also essential in catalytic converters, as the metal serves as a catalyst in the chemical process of hydrogenation in unsaturated hydrocarbons.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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