stearic acid

stea·ric acid | \ stē-ˈer-ik-

, stē-ˈa-rik-, ˈstir-ik- \

Definition of stearic acid

: a white crystalline fatty acid C₁₈H₃₆O₂ obtained by saponifying tallow or other hard fats containing stearin also : a commercial mixture of stearic and palmitic acids

Examples of stearic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Emulsifiers: Ingredients such as xanthan gum or stearic acid that prevent a formula from separating. — Nia Decaille, Washington Post, "A guide to the confusing and sometimes controversial ingredients in your cosmetics," 7 Feb. 2020 Replacements for trans fats include high oleic oils, fully hydrogenated oils (high in stearic acid) and tropical oils (mainly palm oil). — Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, "How to choose the best oil for you," 28 Aug. 2019 And all of the samples contained chemicals like palmitic acid and stearic acid, which suggest plant oils and waxes were also part of the mix. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Neanderthals glued their tools together," 2 July 2019

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