Tristearin Definition

trī-stēə-rĭn, -stîrĭn
noun
A colorless, odorless, tasteless solid ester of glycerol and stearic acid, C57 H110 O6 , found in most animal and vegetable fats and used in the manufacture of soaps, candles, and adhesives and for textile sizing.
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(organic chemistry) The triglyceride of stearic acid.

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Synonyms:
  • glycerol tristearate

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