This section is from the book "The Home Cyclopedia Of General Information", by Charles Morris. Also available from Amazon: Home Cyclopedia of Necessary Knowledge.
[Gk. stear, tallow.] A constituent of animal fats, as beef and mutton suet; and some vegetable fats as of cocoa. It is remarkable for its solidity, and raises the melting-point of fat. It is prepared by mixing ether with suet, and is used in making soap.
 
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