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stearic

stea·ric

UK/ˈsti.ər.ɪk/ US/stiˈar.ɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or composed of fat

Origin

From French stéarique, from στέαρ (stéar, “tallow”) + -ique.

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