saturated fat
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Noun
[edit]saturated fat (countable and uncountable, plural saturated fats)
- 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.
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[edit]fat containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids
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