lithium stearate: Meaning and Definition of

lith'ium ste'arate

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, LiCHO, used chiefly in cosmetics, in plastics, and as a lubricant in powder metallurgy.
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