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stearate

noun stea·rate \ˈstē-ə-ˌrāt, ˈstir-ˌāt\

Definition of STEARATE

:  a salt or ester of stearic acid
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First Known Use of STEARATE

1839
Medical Dictionary

stearate

noun stea·rate \ˈstē-ə-ˌrāt, ˈsti(ə)r-ˌāt\

Medical Definition of STEARATE

:  a salt or ester of stearic acid

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