English Explanatory Dictionary

stearic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. octadecanoic acid; the most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

Word forms

stearic acid

Synonyms

E570 octadecanoic acid

Derived words

hydroxystearic acid isostearic acid
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