unsaturated

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adjective

(of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
(of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.

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Synonyms

polyunsaturated dull saturate saturated dilute attenuated thin weak rarefied muted subdued pale pastel washed-out toned-down unfilled

Associated

oleic vadose fatty fats stearic alkane ketones acyl carbonyl hydrogenation aliphatic

Rhymes

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated

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