monounsaturated fatty acid

/ˌˈmɑnoʊənˌsætʃəˈreɪdɪd ˌfædi ˌæsəd/
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Definitions of monounsaturated fatty acid
  1. noun
    an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds
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    types:
    elaidic acid
    a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
    oleic acid
    a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils
    type of:
    unsaturated fatty acid
    a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
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