ceteareth
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From cetyl, stearyl, and ethylene.
Noun
[edit]ceteareth (usually uncountable, plural ceteareths)
- (organic chemistry) Any of a group of polyoxyethylene ethers of a mixture of high-molecular-mass saturated fatty alcohols, mainly cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. They are often used as emulsifiers in soaps and cosmetics.