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Noun: stearate  'steer,eyt
  1. An ester of stearic acid.
     
  2. A salt of stearic acid.
     
  3. A salt of stearic acid; as, ordinary soap consists largely of sodium or potassium stearates

Derived forms: stearates

Type of: ester, organic compound, salt

Encyclopedia: Stearate

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