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PRONUNCIATION OF STEARIC ACID

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEARIC ACID

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Stearic acid is a noun.
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WHAT DOES STEARIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stearic acid

Stearic acid is the saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid, and its chemical formula is CH316CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. Stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEARIC ACID

steamroller tactics
steamship
steamship company
steamtight
steamtightness
steamy
stean
steapsin
stearate
stearic
stearin
stearine
stearoptene
steatite
steatitic
steatocele
steatolysis
steatoma
steatomatous
steatopyga

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEARIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lactic acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
nucleic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of stearic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «stearic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEARIC ACID

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The translations of stearic acid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stearic acid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

硬脂酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido esteárico
570 millions of speakers

English

stearic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

stearic एसिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حامض دهني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стеариновая кислота
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido esteárico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্টিয়ারিক অ্যাসিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´acide stéarique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asid stearik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stearinsäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ステアリン酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스테아르 산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asam stearat
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

axit stearic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்டீரியிக் அமிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Stearic acid
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

stearik asit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido stearico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas stearynowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стеаринова кислота
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid stearic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στεατικό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

steariensuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stearinsyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stearinsyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stearic acid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEARIC ACID»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEARIC ACID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stearic acid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEARIC ACID»

Discover the use of stearic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stearic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook of Green Chemicals
... wet processing aid Trade Names: Rhodasurf®TB-970 FLK Stearethate 40. See PEG-40 stéarate Stearic acid CAS 57-11-4; 67701-03-5; EINECS/ELINCS 200- 313-4; 266-928-5 FEMA3035;INS570;E570 Synonyms: Carboxylic acid C18 ...
‎2004
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Handbook of Corrosion Data
Bruce D. Craig, David S. Anderson. Corrosion Behavior of Various Metals and Alloys in Stearic Acid Corrosion Behavior of Various Metals and Alloys in Stearic Acid. Stearic Acid Stearic acid, CH3(CH2)16COOH, is a white or colorless, waxlike ...
Bruce D. Craig, David S. Anderson, 1994
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CRC Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds
26107 Stearic acid, butyl ester. 18815 Stearic acid chloride: 18881 Stearic acid, cyclohexyl ester 18818 Stearic acid diglycerin ester 18837 Stearic acid, 2,3- dihydroxypropyl ester diacetate: 18812 Stearic acid, 9,10-dioxo: 18823 Stearic acid, ...
David R. Lide, G.W.A. Milne, 1993
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Handbook of Solubility Data for Pharmaceuticals
... 25.00 0.0599047 Mole F. [25] Sodium p-aminobenzoate 25.00 0.0261214 Mole F. [25] Sodium salicylate 25.00 0.0539876 Mole F. [25] Stearic acid ( polymorph B) 2.20 0.0001009 Mole F. [90] Stearic acid (polymorph B) 6.30 0.0002402 Mole ...
Abolghasem Jouyban, 2009
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A Dictionary of Chemistry
Laurent and Gerhardt gave the formula CuH"0', or 0"H3,Oa, according to which stearic acid would bo isomeric with margaric acid. The above formula, first proposed by Hardwick for stearic acid separated from bassia-oil (bassic acid), then ...
Henry Watts, 1868
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Comparative Total Tract Digestibility of Palmitic and ...
ii ABSTRACT Comparative Total Tract Digestibility of Palmitic and Stearic Acid in Sheep as a Model for Dairy Cattle by Amanda S. Conner, Master of Science Utah State University, 2007 Major Professor: Allen J. Young Department: Animal, ...
Amanda S. Conner, 2007
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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives
2557 Steapsin, 1604 Stearamine, 1998 Stearex beads, 2677 Stearic acid, 2677 Stearic acid, aluminum salt, 120 Stearic acid, butyl ester, 355 Stearic acid, calcium salt, 425 Stearic acid, ethylene ester, 972 Stearic acid, ethyl ester, 1023 Stearic ...
George A. Burdock, 1997
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Particulate-filled Polymer Composites
On the other hand Miyata and co-workers found a marked reduction in melt viscosity when stearic acid was used on a magnesium hydroxide filler in polypropylene [25]. Rothon and co-workers found only small improvements in melt flow index ...
Roger Rothon, 2003
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Health Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids
Even so, these studies were largely ignored, in dietary recommendations (14-16) and in Food and Drug Administration labeling, stearic acid has not been removed from the list of cholesterol-raising saturated fatty acids. Because of lingering ...
Gary J. Nelson, 1991
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The Complete Technology Book on Wax and Polishes (Reprint)
+ Pelargonic Acid (2) 136-7 - + Behonic Acid (2) 130-6 12 +n-Dodecyl-β-Alanine (2) 47 17 + Hydroxydecanoic Acid (1) + Stearic Acid (1) 126-8 8 + ter- Butylbenzoic Acid (1) + Stearic Acid (1) 110 17 + Hydrofol 30 Special (2) 134 13 + Myristic ...
NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEARIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stearic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fatty acid increases performance of cellular powerhouse
For this purpose, the researchers bred flies whose cells were unable to produce stearic acid, a fatty acid that is composed of 18 carbon atoms. Animals with this ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
2
Stearic Acid Market To Reach $11.01 Billion By 2022: New Report …
Global stearic acid demand was 5,744.3 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to ... and cosmetic products demand is also estimated to fuel stearic acid demand. «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
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Carboxylic Acids Market for Pharmaceuticals is Expected to Reach …
Stearic acid, a straight chain saturated fatty acid, is extensively used in adhesives & sealants, agrochemicals, chemical intermediates, additives, pigments, and ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
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Global Calcium Stearate Market 2015-2019
It is commercially produced by the reaction of stearic acid with calcium oxide. It is sold in the form of a white waxy powder. Although calcium stearate has ... «MarketWatch, May 15»
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8 ways you're probably showering wrong
Bar soap without any moisturizing agent, like many antibacterial deodorant soaps, can really dry out your skin. Look for bars with stearic acid in the ingredient list ... «WCVB Boston, May 15»
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Research and Markets: Stearic Acid Market in China: Business …
Stearic Acid market is analyzed by different parameters including domestic production and consumption. Future market development is also estimated. «Business Wire, Apr 15»
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Research and Markets: Russia Stearic Acid Market Business Report …
Stearic Acid market is analyzed by different parameters including domestic production and consumption. Future market development is also estimated. «Business Wire, Apr 15»
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5 things you're doing wrong in the shower
Look for bars with stearic acid in the ingredient list or "moisturizing" advertised below the name. 4) Your razor has too many blades. A four or five blade razor ... «THV 11, Mar 15»
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Dark Chocolate and Better Heart Health Linked: An In-depth Look
Cocoa butter is made up of oleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid in equal parts. Oleic acid happens to be a monounsaturated fat, which is heart-healthy. «EmpowHer, Feb 15»
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Environmental Nutrition: The best dietary fats for health
It's now known that stearic acid, one of the saturated fats in red meat (and prevalent in chocolate), doesn't raise cholesterol, although other fats in red meat do. «Chicago Tribune, Oct 14»

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