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Unsaturated fats are generally considered hydrophobic because they do not mix well with water. Their molecular structure, which includes one or more double bonds, prevents them from packing closely together, contributing to their non-polar nature. This hydrophobic characteristic is typical of most lipids, which tend to repel water.

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