stearo-


  1. a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “fat”, used with this meaning, and with reference to stearic acid and its related compounds, in the formation of compound words: stearoptene; stearoyl.

Origin of stearo-

1
Combining form representing Greek stéar fat, grease; cf. steato-
  • Also especially before a vowel, stear-.

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