Stearic

//ˈsti.ər.ɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to stearin, tallow etc. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or composed of fat wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
octadecanoicoctadecanoic

Etymology

From French stéarique, from στέαρ (stéar, “tallow”) + -ique.

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stearic acid

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