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stearo-

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  1. a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “fat”, used with this meaning, and with reference to stearic acid and its related compounds, in the formation of compound words.

    stearoptene; stearoyl.

Etymology

Origin of stearo-

Combining form representing Greek stéar fat, grease; steato-

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