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stearate
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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.
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Stearates are the salts and esters of stearic acid . The conjugate base of stearic acid, CHCOO, is also known as the stearate anion .
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n. (context fatty acid English) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.
Usage examples of stearate.
This consists of a margarate or stearate of ammonium with lime, oxide of iron, potash, certain fatty acids, and a yellowish odorous matter.