stearin Syllabification: (ste·a·rin)Pronunciation: /ˈstēərin, ˈsti(ə)rin/Definition of stearin noun a white crystalline substance that is the main constituent of tallow and suet. It is a glyceryl ester of stearic acid. a mixture of fatty acids used in candlemaking. Origin: early 19th century: from French stéarine, from Greek stear 'tallow'stearin in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of stearin in the British & World English dictionary
