stearine

/ˈstɪəriːn/
noun
  1. A solid, white, waxy substance obtained from animal or vegetable fats, used in making candles, soaps, and cosmetics.
    • Many soaps contain stearine to help them hold their shape and produce a creamy lather.
    • The candle was made from stearine, which gave it a clean, long-lasting burn.
    • The factory processed beef tallow to extract stearine for use in industrial lubricants.
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