Definition

A type of fat that can form crystals, made from stearic acid, and is commonly found in hard fats.

Example

Tristearin is often used in the production of candles and soaps due to its solid form at room temperature.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tristearin?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's a type of fat found in hard fats, like some butters.

Interesting! I didn't know fats could have such specific components.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tristearin' originates from the Latin 'triste' (meaning sad) combined with the suffix '-arin', which is often used in chemistry to denote a substance. Therefore, 'tristearin' refers to a substance that is related to sadness, often used in a metaphorical sense in chemistry to describe certain compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'triste' meaning sad, and remember that 'tristearin' refers to a substance that has a connection to sadness.

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