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When a carbon=carbon double bond exists in a { fat = oil = lipid } lipid molecule, it has the capacity to accept protons (H+) (to dissolve the double bond) like an unsaturated sponge that may absorb more water. Saturated lipids are called thusly as they do not have this capacity.

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