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unsaturated fat
proportion
high
trans fatty acid
french paradox
winterize
room temperature
animal
trans fat
saturate
saturated fatty acid
vegetable
polyunsaturated fat
trimyristin
saturated fats
contribute
level
oil
higher
fat
blood
source
solid
hydrogenate
polyunsaturated
diet
hydrogenated
cholesterol
bacon
cardiovascular disease
Noun
Definition: A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids; will typically be solid at room temperature; a diet high in saturated rather than unsaturated fats is thought to contribute to higher levels of cholesterol in the blood.