stearic

English

/ˈsti.ər.ɪk/, /stiˈær.ɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or relating to stearin, tallow etc.
  • (organic chemistry) Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives.

Etymology

Derived from French stéarique affix from Ancient Greek στέαρ (fat, suet, dough, hard fat, tallow).

Origin

Ancient Greek

στέαρ

Gloss

fat, suet, dough, hard fat, tallow

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Property

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