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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.

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stearate

n. (context fatty acid English) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.

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Stearate

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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This consists of a margarate or stearate of ammonium with lime, oxide of iron, potash, certain fatty acids, and a yellowish odorous matter.