stearate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stearate
First recorded in 1835–45; stear(ic acid) + -ate 2
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This is likely because they are made without stearate coatings and are intended for use in highly controlled environments.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
The team also explored whether it is possible to visually tell apart real microplastics from stearate particles.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
Triethanolamine, stearic acid, glyceryl stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate and PEG-75 lanolin oil are emulsifiers that enable the other ingredients to mix and form a smooth lotion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Powder should not be used except where there are signs of chafing, when stearate of zinc is the best to use.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter
Powders for.—Antiseptic powders are also very useful in some cases, such as, compound stearate of zinc and boric acid, or compound stearate of zinc and alum or compound stearate of zinc and menthol.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter
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