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Webster 1913 Edition
Stearoptene
Steˊa-rop′tene
(-rŏp′tēn)
, Noun.
[
Stear
ic + -optene
as in elaeoptene
.] (Chem.)
The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils; – contrasted with elaeoptene.
Definition 2025
stearoptene
stearoptene
English
Stearoptene residue obtained by lemon essential oil refrigeration (-20 °C for a month)
Noun
stearoptene (plural stearoptenes)
- (chemistry) The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils, contrasted with elaeoptene.