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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 9 | Type of ester with only one ester bond | |
| 3 | 38% | 7 | Ester with two ester functional groups | |
Type Of Salt Or Ester Crossword Clue
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STEARATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STEARATE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STEARATE" which means:
- noun
- • An ester of stearic acid.
- • A salt of stearic acid.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Calcium stearate is commonly used as a lubricant in plastic processing."
- • "The production of soap often involves the use of stearate salts."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times10 Apr 1989 | Down 10 | |
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7 | Type of ester with only one ester bond |
