monounsaturated
Definition
- Adjective:
- Describing a type of fatty acid: A monounsaturated fat is a dietary fat molecule that contains one double bond in its carbon chain, with all other carbon atoms being single-bonded to hydrogen atoms. This chemical structure makes it typically liquid at room temperature but semi-solid when chilled.
- Relating to health and nutrition: Often used to describe fats considered beneficial for heart health when they replace saturated fats in the diet.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat.
- A diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids can help improve blood cholesterol levels.
- Avocados and nuts are excellent sources of monounsaturated fats.
Advanced Usage
- "Monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)": The specific chemical compound itself.
- Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in our diet.
- In comparative nutritional contexts:
- For cooking, it is often recommended to use monounsaturated oils instead of saturated fats like butter.
Variants and Related Words
- Monounsaturates (n, plural): A term sometimes used to refer to monounsaturated fats collectively.
- The nutrition label lists the amounts of saturates, monounsaturates, and polyunsaturates.
- Unsaturated (adj): A broader category including both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which have one or more double bonds, respectively.
- Saturated (adj): Describes fats with no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature.
Synonyms
- MUFA (acronym): Stands for Monounsaturated Fatty Acid(s). This is a technical synonym used in nutritional science.
- The study focused on the benefits of MUFAs.
Antonyms
- Saturated (adj): Having no double bonds in the fatty acid chain.
- Polyunsaturated (adj): Having more than one double bond in the fatty acid chain.
Related Phrases & Contexts
- "Monounsaturated fat": The most common phrase where this adjective is used.
- Replacing saturated fat with monounsaturated fat is a key dietary guideline.
- In dietary advice:
- Choose foods with healthy fats, such as those containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils.
Adjective
- (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
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