STEAROPTENE
Ste`a*rop"tene, n. Etym: [Stearic + -optene as in elæoptene.] (Chem.)
Defn: The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils; — contrasted with elæoptene.
STEARRHEA
Ste`ar*rhe"a, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)
Defn: seborrhea.
STEARYL
Ste"a*ryl, n. Etym: [Stearic + -yl.] (Chem.)
Defn: The hypothetical radical characteristic of stearic acid.
STEATITE
Ste"a*tite, n. Etym: [Gr. stéatite.] (Min.)
Defn: A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for coarse utensils. Called also potstone, lard stone, and soapstone.
STEATITIC
Ste`a*tit"ic, n. (Min.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or of the nature of, steatite; containing or resembling steatite.