Answer:

stearate

Answer	Crossword Clue
STEARATE	Hydrogenated oil
STEARATE	Fatty acid
STEARATE	Ester from tallow.

STEARATE	Fat found in tallow.
STEARATE	Salt from a white acid.
STEARATE	Acid salt.
STEARATE	Chemical salt
STEARATE	An ester used in ointments
STEARATE	Type of salt or ester
STEARATE	Zinc ... (ointment ingredient)

Crossword

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