Associations to the word «Stearic»

Wiktionary

STEARIC, adjective. Of or relating to stearin, tallow etc
STEARIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives
STEARIC ACID, noun. (fatty acid) octadecanoic acid; the most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

Dictionary definition

STEARIC, adjective. Of or relating to or composed of fat.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca