stearic acid

noun

Meaning

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.

Related words

octadecanoic acid(English)stearin(English)stearidonic acid(English)stearate(English)stearone(English)isostearic acid(English)octadecatetraenoic acid(English)sodium stearate(English)

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