unsaturated
UK/ʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/US/'ʌn'sætʃәreitid/
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Definitions
adj.
Not saturated; (of fat) having one or more double bonds.
不饱和的；（脂肪）含双键的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
saturateenough, full, satisfied
+
-edpast tense / completed
=unsaturated
un- ('not') + saturated = not full to capacity. In nutrition, unsaturated fat still has 'room' (double bonds) and is generally considered healthier. See saturated.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Olive oil is high in unsaturated fats.