First Known Use: 1830
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stearic acid
noun stea·ric acid \stē-ˈa-rik-, ˈstir-ik-\
Definition of STEARIC ACID
: a white crystalline fatty acid C18H36O2 obtained by saponifying tallow or other hard fats containing stearin; also : a commercial mixture of stearic and palmitic acids
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Origin of STEARIC ACID
French stéarique, from Greek stear hard fat
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stearic acid
noun stea·ric acid \stē-ˌar-ik-, ˌsti(ə)r-ik-\
Medical Definition of STEARIC ACID
: a white crystalline fatty acid C18H36O2 obtained by saponifying tallow or other hard fats containing stearin; also : a commercial mixture of stearic and palmitic acids
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