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saturated | (of an organic molecule) Containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms, and so having no carbonûcarbon double or triple bonds |
unsaturated | (of organic molecules) Having carbonûcarbon double or triple bonds and therefore not containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms for the number of carbons |
polyunsaturated | (of an organic compound, esp. a fat or oil molecule) Containing several double or triple bonds between carbon atoms. Polyunsaturated fats, which are usually of plant origin, are regarded as healthier in the diet than saturated fats |