Advertisement

Advertisement

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.



Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of stearo-1

Combining form representing Greek stéar fat, grease; steato-

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


stearinstearoptene