Associations to the word «Unsaturated»

UNSATURATED, adjective. (chemistry) (of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.

UNSATURATED, adjective. (chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.

UNSATURATED, adjective. (of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.

UNSATURATED FAT, noun. A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids; will typically be liquid at room temperature; a diet high in unsaturated rather than saturated fats is thought to contribute to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.

UNSATURATED FATS, noun. Plural of unsaturated fat

UNSATURATED FATTY ACID, noun. A fatty acid, such as oleic acid, that contains one carbon to carbon double bond.

UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS, noun. Plural of unsaturated fatty acid

UNSATURATED, adjective. Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature; "an unsaturated salt solution".

UNSATURATED, adjective. Used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond; "unsaturated fats".

UNSATURATED, adjective. (of color) not chromatically pure; diluted; "an unsaturated red".