stearine
/ˈstɪəriːn/
noun
- 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.