monounsaturated fatty acid

Noun
  1. An unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule;
    Found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds (synset 114765653)
    is a type of: unsaturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
    subtypes:
    • elaidic acid - a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
    • oleic acid - a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils

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