Definitions

1. noun

A type of triglyceride derived from vegetable oils, particularly from coconut or palm oil, often used in the manufacture of soaps and other personal care products.

“The factory produced tristearin as an essential ingredient in their line of natural soaps.”

2. noun

A specific type of fatty acid ester, characterized by the presence of three stearic acid groups.

“Researchers studied the chemical properties of tristearin to better understand its applications in the cosmetics industry.”