Definition of Stearins

1. Noun. (plural of stearin) ¹

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Definition of Stearins

1. stearin [n] - See also: stearin

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stearins

stearate
stearated
stearates
steard
steare
steared
steares
stearic
stearic acid
stearidonic
stearidonic acid
stearin
stearine
stearines
stearing
stearins (current term)
stearolic
stearone
stearones
stearoptene
stearoptenes
stearoyl
stearoyls
stears
stearyl
steatite
steatites
steatitic
steatocystoma
steatohepatitis

Literary usage of Stearins

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Chemistry: On the Basis of Mr. Nicholson's, in which the ...by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson (1821)
"The stearins are less subject to be changed than the ela'ins: it is less difficult to obtain the stearins in a uniform, ly pure state; ..."

2. A Dictionary of Chemistry: On the Basis of Mr. Nicholson's, in which the ...by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson (1821)
"The stearins are less subject to be changed than the ... The stearins of the sheep, the ox, and the hog, have the same degree of solubility in alcohol; ..."

3. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1909)
"Grease stearins are divided into several grades corresponding to the greases from ... The stearins from grade B white and yellow grease are both classed as ..."

4. Code of Federal Regulations 21 Food and Drugs: Parts 100 to 169 Revised as by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"The fats, oils, and stearins may be hydrogenated; (4) Safe and suitable ... (1) Safe and suitable vegetable derived fats, oils, and stearins other than ..."

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