Stearic acid Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
octadecanoic acid.
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(Chem.) , a monobasic fatty acid, obtained in the form of white crystalline scales, soluble in alcohol and ether. It melts to an oily liquid at 69°C.
