stea·ric acid /stiˈærɪk, ˈstɪ(ə)rɪk-/
stea·ric acid /stɪˌærɪk, ˌstɪ(ə)rɪk-/ 名詞
Ste·ar·ic a. Physiol. Chem. Pertaining to, or obtained from, stearin or tallow; resembling tallow.
Stearic acid Chem., a monobasic fatty acid, obtained in the form of white crystalline scales, soluble in alcohol and ether. It melts to an oily liquid at 69°C.
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stearic acid
n : a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in
animal and vegetable fats [syn: octadecanoic acid]