English Explanatory Dictionary

stearic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to stearin, tallow etc.
  2. Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives.

Pronunciation

/ˈsti.ər.ɪk/ /stiˈar.ɪk/ /stiˈær.ɪk/ /ˈstiˌær.ɪk/ /ˈstɪr.ɪk/

Word forms

stearic

Etymology

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

Derived words

hydroxystearic stearone stearoptene stearyl stethal tuberculostearic
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