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stearic

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ste·ar·ic  (st-rk, stîrk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or similar to stearin or fat.
2. Of or relating to stearic acid.
[French stéarique, from Greek stear, tallow; see sti- in Indo-European roots.]
stearic [stɪˈærɪk]
adj
1. (Chemistry) of or relating to suet or fat
2. (Chemistry) of, consisting of, containing, or derived from stearic acid
[from French stéarique, from Greek stear fat, tallow]
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Adj.1.stearic - of or relating to or composed of fat


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