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octadecanoic acid
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saturated fatty acid
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sodium stearate
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Definitions:
Noun
stearic acid
octadecanoic acid
Definition: a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
Definition: 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.