STEARIC ACID


Meaning of STEARIC ACID in English

[ 'stɪərɪk , stɪ'arɪk ]

■ noun Chemistry a solid saturated fatty acid obtained from animal or vegetable fats, used in making soap and candles.

Origin

C19: stearic from Fr. stéarique , from Gk stear 'tallow'.

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