1. containing less of a substance than is possible or normal
2. containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The unsaturated solution could dissolve more salt.
• Olive oil contains unsaturated fats that are healthier than saturated fats.
• The chemist studied the unsaturated compounds in the laboratory.
• Unsaturated fatty acids have at least one double bond.
• The soil was unsaturated with water after the drought.
• Unsaturated hydrocarbons are more reactive than saturated ones.