stearin
stearin (chem.) glyceride formed by combination of stearic acid and glycerine. XIX. — F. stéarine, f. Gr. stéar tallow, suet; see -IN.
So stearic (-IC) derived from or containing stearin. XIX. steatite massive variety of talc, soapstone. XVIII. — L. steatîtis, -ītēs — Gr. *steatitis, -ttēs resembling tallow; see -ITE.
So stearic (-IC) derived from or containing stearin. XIX. steatite massive variety of talc, soapstone. XVIII. — L. steatîtis, -ītēs — Gr. *steatitis, -ttēs resembling tallow; see -ITE.
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