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What is Polyunsaturated?

Meaning of polyunsaturated in English:

polyunsaturated

ADJECTIVE

Chemistry

(of an organic compound, especially a fat or oil molecule) containing several double or triple bonds between carbon atoms.

Pronunciation /ˌpɒlɪʌnˈsatʃʊreɪtɪd/

‘Experts say the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found largely in nuts have heart protective benefits.’
‘You can only get these from polyunsaturated fats and oils, found in high quantities in nuts, fish, avocados, seeds and vegetable oils.’
‘For example, polyunsaturated fats do much more than lower blood cholesterol levels.’
‘Autoxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids of flour lipids results in the formation of hydroperoxides, which are powerful oxidising agents.’

Polyunsaturated (ˌpɒlɪʌnˈsatʃʊreɪtɪd)

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Polyunsaturated - what is it?

When a polyamorous person already has at least one partner and is actively seeking other partners.

"After his wife became totally polysaturated, everyone felt sorry for polyunsaturated John, who just couldn't seem to find anyone else."

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