stearic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to or composed of fat
WordNet
Ste*ar"ic adjective
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
(Physiol. Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, stearin or tallow; resembling tallow. b.p. 383°. C18H36O2 ,CH3.(CH2)16.COOH ; sodium stearate, with sodium palmitate, is the main component of ordinary bar soaps (Such as Ivory soap).