stearin (redirected from stearine)

ste·a·rin  (str-n, stîrn) also ste·a·rine (str-n, --rn, stîrn)

n.

1. A colorless, odorless, tasteless ester of glycerol and stearic acid, C₃H₅(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₃, found in most animal and vegetable fats and used in the manufacture of soaps, candles, and adhesives and for textile sizing. Also called tristearin.

2. The solid form of fat.

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[French stéarine : Greek stear, tallow; see sti- in Indo-European roots + French -ine, -in.]

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stearin (str-n, stîrn) also stearine  (str-n, --rn, stîrn)

1. A colorless, odorless, tasteless ester of glycerol and stearic acid found in most animal and vegetable fats and used in the manufacture of soaps, candles, metal polishes, and adhesives.Chemical formula: C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆.

2. The solid form of fat.

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stearin - an ester of glycerol and stearic acid glyceryl ester - an ester of glycerol