Unsaturated
Unsaturated
Unsaturated (/ʌnˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/) refers to a state or condition in which a substance, especially a chemical compound, is not fully combined with another substance and is therefore capable of absorbing more. This term is often used in the context of chemistry, biology, and nutrition.
Etymology
The term "unsaturated" is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'saturated', which means 'full'. In the context of chemistry, it refers to a compound that has not reached its saturation point and can still form more bonds with other atoms.
Related Terms
- Saturated: A state in which a substance is fully combined with another substance and cannot absorb more.
- Hydrocarbon: An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons can be either saturated or unsaturated.
- Fat: A type of nutrient in food. Fats can be either saturated or unsaturated.
- Fatty Acid: A carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group. Fatty acids can be either saturated or unsaturated.
- Polyunsaturated: A type of unsaturated fat that contains more than one double bond in its backbone.
- Monounsaturated: A type of unsaturated fat that contains only one double bond in its backbone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unsaturated
- Wikipedia's article - Unsaturated
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