Definition

Relating to a type of fat that has multiple double bonds in its chemical structure, which can be beneficial for health and is found in certain oils and fish.

Example

Eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats can be good for your heart.

Conversation

Have you heard about the benefits of polyunsaturated fats?

Yeah, they're supposed to be really good for heart health.

Exactly! I’ve been trying to include more foods with polyunsaturated fats in my diet.

That's smart; I love using sunflower oil for cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyunsaturated → It is formed from "poly-" (meaning many) and "unsaturated" (from Latin "saturare", meaning to fill or saturate, with the prefix "un-" meaning not). The term describes fats that have many double bonds in their chemical structure, indicating they are not fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') double bonds in fats that are 'not filled' ('unsaturated') — that's what polyunsaturated means.

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