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ste·a·rate

 (stē′ə-rāt′, stîr′āt′)
n.
A salt or ester of stearic acid.

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stearate

(ˈstɪəˌreɪt)
n
(Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of stearic acid
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ste•a•rate

(ˈsti əˌreɪt, ˈstɪər eɪt)

n.
a salt or ester of stearic acid.
[1835–45]
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