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zinc stearate

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noun

Chemistry.

  1. a white, fine, soft, water-insoluble powder, Zn(C 18 H 35 O2 ) 2 , used in the manufacture of cosmetics, ointments, and lacquers, as a drying agent for rubber, and as a waterproofing agent for textiles, paper, etc.

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