1. a fat or oil containing one double bond in its fatty acid chain
Usage: chemistry; nutrition

1. to introduce one double bond into a fatty acid or fat molecule
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Olive oil is rich in monounsaturates, making it a heart-healthy choice.
• The chemist worked to monounsaturate the saturated fat through partial hydrogenation.
• Monounsaturates like those found in avocados are considered beneficial fats.
• The food industry often monounsaturates oils to improve their shelf life.
• Nutritionists recommend consuming more monounsaturates and fewer saturated fats.