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Why are fats and waxes solid at room temperature?

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Fats and waxes are solid at room temperature because they are made of saturated fatty acids. In contrast, oils are mostly unsaturated fatty acids. ... In contrast, unsaturated fatty acids have several kinks in their structure and therefore, are liquid at room temperature.

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