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Word: stearic acid (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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Noun:

  • fatty acid ''octadecanoic acid'', CH3(CH2)16COOH.
  • fatty acid The most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

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