Noun: stearate 'steer,eyt
- An ester of stearic acid
"Magnesium stearate is commonly used as a lubricant in the pharmaceutical industry"
- A salt of stearic acid
"Calcium stearate is often used as a food additive and lubricant"
- A salt or ester of stearic acid
"Magnesium stearate is commonly used as a lubricant in pharmaceuticals"
Derived forms: stearates
Type of: ester, organic compound, salt
Encyclopedia: Stearate