stearic acid
Ball-and-stick model of stearic acid:
Meaning
Noun
- octadecanoic 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.
Related
Similar words
- E570 when used as an anti-caking agent, octadecanoic acid
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