tristearin

tri·ste·a·rin

 (trī-stē′ə-rĭn, -stîr′ĭn)

n.

A colorless, odorless, tasteless solid ester of glycerol and stearic acid, C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆, found in most animal and vegetable fats and used in the manufacture of soaps, candles, and adhesives and for textile sizing. Also called stearin.

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tristearin

(traɪˈstɪərɪn)

n

(Elements & Compounds) another name for stearin

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tristearin - a triglyceride of stearic acid glycerol tristearate glyceryl ester - an ester of glycerol

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