Crossword clues for stearate
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Stearate
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
stearate
n. (context fatty acid English) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.
WordNet
Wikipedia
Stearate
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.