monounsaturated
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/ˌmɒnoʊˌʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˌʌnˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/
one unsaturated bond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monounsaturated' originates from the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and 'unsaturated' from Latin 'saturatus' meaning 'filled'.
Historical Evolution
'monounsaturated' evolved from the combination of 'mono-' and 'unsaturated' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any chemical compound with one unsaturated bond, but now it is primarily used in the context of fatty acids.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing one double or triple bond per molecule, especially in reference to fatty acids.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 05:25