adj. Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Pertaining to, or obtained from, stearin or tallow; resembling tallow.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to suet or fat; obtained from stearin.
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adj. of or relating to or composed of fat
Word Usage
"When the wax has reached its melting point according to the candlemaking thermometer, lower the heat and add a hardening agent such as stearic adic (if desired)."