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zinc stearate
noun
Chemistry.
- a white, fine, soft, water-insoluble powder, Zn(C 18 H 35 O 2 ) 2 , used in the manufacture of cosmetics, ointments, and lacquers, as a drying agent for rubber, and as a waterproofing agent for textiles, paper, etc.
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Lead and opium wash, or boric acid, or linseed oil, or starch, or cocaine, and zinc stearate with boric acid.
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