Meanings
nounhydroxystearic acid (plural hydroxystearic acids)
plural hydroxystearic acids
- chemistryAny of many isomeric hydroxy derivatives of stearic acid, some of which have industrial applications
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hydroxystearic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydroxystearic%20acid
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