tristearin
/traɪˈstɪrɪn/
noun
- A type of fat found in animal and plant sources, used to make candles, soaps, and some foods.
- Tristearin is a common ingredient in many commercial soaps.
- The candle was made from tristearin, which gave it a long, clean burn.
- Some chocolate products contain tristearin to help them stay solid at room temperature.