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Etymology
French stéarine, from Greek stear
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near stearin
Cite this Entry
“Stearin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stearin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
stearin
noun
stea·rin
ˈstē-ə-rən
ˈsti(ə)r-ən
: a chemical compound that is the chief substance in beef fat
Medical Definition
stearin
noun
stea·rin
ˈstē-ə-rən
ˈsti(ə)r-ən
1
: an ester of glycerol and stearic acid C3H5(C18H35O2)3 that is a predominant constituent of many hard fats
2
also stearine
: the solid portion of a fat
same or ˈstē-ə-ˌrēn, ˈsti(ə)r-ˌēn
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