STEARATE

Etymology

Noun

stearate (plural stearates)

(fatty acid) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.

Source: Wiktionary


Ste"a*rate, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A salt of stearic acid; as, ordinary soap consists largely of sodium or potassium stearates.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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