stearic

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Of or related to stearin, tallow etc
Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives
Pertaining to, or obtained from, stearin or tallow; resembling tallow
{s} (Chemistry) of stearin (type of ester)
of or relating to or composed of fat
stearic acid
octadecanoic acid, CH3(CH2)16COOH
stearic acid
The most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc
stearic acid
a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
stearic acid
A colorless, odorless, waxlike fatty acid, CHCOOH, occurring in natural animal and vegetable fats and used in making soaps, candles, lubricants, and other products
stearic

    Hyphenation

    ste·ar·ic

    Turkish pronunciation

    stirîk

    Pronunciation

    /ˈstērək/ /ˈstiːrɪk/

    Etymology

    () From Ancient Greek στέαρ (“tallow”).
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