stearic
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ste·ar·ic
(stē-ăr′ĭk, stîr′ĭk)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or similar to stearin or fat.
2. Of or relating to stearic acid.
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stearic
(stɪˈærɪk)adj
1. (Chemistry) of or relating to suet or fat
2. (Chemistry) of, consisting of, containing, or derived from stearic acid
[C19: from French stéarique, from Greek stear fat, tallow]
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