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stea·ric acid

n :  a white crystalline fatty acid C18H36O2 obtained by saponifying tallow or other hard fats containing stearin : also  :  a commercial mixture of stearic and palmitic acids .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  cit·ric acid 

 
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