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polyunsaturated
adjective /ˌpɒl.i.ʌnˈsætʃ.ər.eɪ.tɪd/
/ˌpɑː.li.ʌnˈsætʃ.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/ specializedDefinition
› describes a fat or oil that has a chemical structure that does not easily change into cholesterol (= a substance containing a lot of fat that can cause heart disease) because it contains several double bonds: polyunsaturated margarine/vegetable oil → See also monounsaturatedFats and oils in food and cookingThe state of matter
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