ceteareth

English

Etymology

From cetyl, stearyl, and ethylene.

Noun

ceteareth (usually uncountable, plural ceteareths)

  1. (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.
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