plural of stearin

plural of stearoyl

(organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃(CH₂)₁₇- derived from stearyl alcohol

(chemistry) Designating an acid of the acetylene series, isologous with stearic acid and obtained from oleic acid.

plural of stearone

(organic chemistry) The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, (C₁₇H₃₅)₂.CO, by the distillation of calcium stearate.

(chemistry) The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils, contrasted with elaeoptene.

plural of stearoptene

(organic chemistry) The aldehyde derived from stearic acid

(medicine) seborrhea