stearine

ste·a·rin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stee-uh-rin, steer-in]
- /ˈsti ə rɪn, ˈstɪər ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stee-uh-rin, steer-in]
- /ˈsti ə rɪn, ˈstɪər ɪn/

Definitions of stearine word

noun stearine Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 1 8 H 3 5 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats. 1
noun stearine the crude commercial form of stearic acid, used chiefly in the manufacture of candles. 1

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Origin of stearine

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < French stéarine < Greek stéar fat, grease + French -ine -ine2; see -in2

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Parts of speech for Stearine

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stearine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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