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stearic acid
noun
stea·ric acid
| \ stē-ˈer-ik-
, stē-ˈa-rik-, ˈstir-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
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stearic acid
noun
stea·ric acid
| \ stē-ˌar-ik-
, ˌsti(ə)r-ik-
\
, ˌsti(ə)r-ik-
\
Medical 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
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