Stearic acid definition

Stearic acid

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WordNet

(1) A waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats

WiktionaryText

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.
octadecanoic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH.