a. [ Cf. F. stéarique. ] (Physiol. Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, stearin or tallow; resembling tallow. [ 1913 Webster ]
Stearic acid (Chem.), a monobasic fatty acid, obtained in the form of white crystalline scales, soluble in alcohol and ether. It melts to an oily liquid at 69°C. [ 1913 Webster ]