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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