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The answer STEARIC has 7 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of stearic in various dictionaries:
adj - of or relating to or composed of fat
Of, relating to, or similar to stearin or fat.
Of or relating to stearic acid.
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| Possible Crossword Clues |
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| Kind of fatty acid |
| ___ acid (soap ingredient) |
| Fat-derived |
| Kind of acid used in cosmetics |
| Relating to fat |
| ...thus concealing split regarding fat |
| Stearic description |
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| Stearic acid ( STEER-ik, stee-ARR-ik) is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. As its ester, stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid. The triglyceride derived from three molecules of stearic acid is called stearin. |