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Stearone

Stearone \Ste"a*rone\ (st[=e]"[.a]*r[=o]n), n. (Chem.) The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, ( C17H35)2.CO, by the distillation of calcium stearate.

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stearone

n. (context chemistry English) The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, (C17H35)2.CO, by the distillation of calcium stearate.