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stearate

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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.

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

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 .

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.