adj. derived from stearin.
Phrases and idioms:
stearic acid a solid saturated fatty acid obtained from animal or vegetable fats.
Derivatives:
stearate n.
Etymology: F st{eacute}arique f. Gk stear steatos tallow
adj. derived from stearin.
Phrases and idioms:
stearic acid a solid saturated fatty acid obtained from animal or vegetable fats.
Derivatives:
stearate n.
Etymology: F st{eacute}arique f. Gk stear steatos tallow
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012