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calcium stearate

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: calcium stearate
(′kal·se·əm ′stir′āt)

(organic chemistry) Ca(C18H35O2)2 A metallic soap produced as a white powder that is insoluble in water but slightly soluble in petroleum, benzene, and toluene.


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A product of the reaction of lime and stearic acid; used as an integral water repellant in concrete.


 
 

 

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