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stearic Definition

ste·aric (stē ar′ik, stir′ik)

adjective

  1. of, derived from, or like stearin or fat
  2. of or pertaining to stearic acid

Etymology: Fr stéarique < Gr stear, tallow: see stone

stearic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • acid: Plain, dark chocolate Cocoa butter contains high levels of stearic acid.

Browse dictionary entries near stearic

  1. ‹ stearate
  2. ‹ steapsin
  3. ‹ steamy
  4. ‹ steamtight
  5. ‹ steamship
  6. ‹ steamroller
  7. ‹ steaming
  8. ‹ steamfitter
  9. ‹ steamer trunk
  10. ‹ steamer rug
  1. stearic acid ›
  2. stearin ›
  3. stearoptene ›
  4. steatite ›
  5. steatolysis ›
  6. steatopygia ›
  7. steatorrhea ›
  8. stedfast ›
  9. steed ›
  10. steel ›