Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The radical of stearic acid (C18H35O).
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) The hypothetical radical characteristic of stearic acid.
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- noun organic chemistry The univalent radical CH3(CH2)17- derived from stearyl alcohol
Etymologies
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Examples
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Though deodorants can contain other ingredients that trap sebum, including waxes such as stearyl alcohol and hydrogenated castor oil, they're typically more water soluble than antiperspirants, so they're more easily removed by washing.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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Cetearyl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohol also a waxy emollient that adds opacity to color
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Cetearyl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohol also a waxy emollient that adds opacity to color
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Cetearyl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohol also a waxy emollient that adds opacity to color
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Common examples include stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, and glyceryl stearate.
Recent Activity 2010
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Each film-coated tablet of JANUMET contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium stearyl fumarate.
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Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and sodium stearyl fumarate.
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Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium stearyl fumarate.
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