An ester used in ointments

• Hydrogenated oil
• Chemical compound, say, receiving attention
• Chemical salt
• Zinc ___ (ointment ingredient)
• Fat found in tallow
• Type of salt or ester

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Stearate \Ste"a*rate\ (st[=e]"[.a]*r[asl]t), n. (Chem.) A salt of stearic acid; as, ordinary soap consists largely of sodium or potassium stearates.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Stearates are the salts and esters of stearic acid . The conjugate base of stearic acid, CHCOO, is also known as the stearate anion .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context fatty acid English) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.