stearic acid
English
Noun
stearic acid (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) octadecanoic acid; the most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.
Synonyms
- E570 when used as an anti-caking agent, octadecanoic acid
Translations
fatty acid
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