(organic chemistry) C17H35COOC4H9 A liquid that solidifies at approximately 19°C; mixes with vegetable oils and is soluble in alcohol and ethers but insoluble in water; used as a lubricant, in polishes, as a plasticizer, and as a dye solvent.
butyl stearate
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(′byüd·əl ′stir′āt)
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A colorless oleaginous material, practically odorless, used as damp-proofing for concrete.
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