polyunsaturated

adj.
Of or relating to long-chain carbon compounds, especially fatty acids, having two or more double bonds between the carbon atoms. Foods containing polyunsaturated fatty acids help reduce blood cholesterol levels and include sunflower, soybean, sesame seed, and corn oils and cold-water fish such as salmon.

(pŏl'ē-ŭn-săch'ə-rā'tĭd)
adj.

Of or relating to long-chain carbon compounds, especially fats, having many unsaturated bonds.

Denoting a fatty acid, e.g. linoleic acid, having more than one double bond in its hydrocarbon chain.

• p. fatty acids — see fatty acids.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds

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