Chem. Also -on. [f. STEAR-IN + -ONE.] A ketone obtained from stearic acid.
1836. Brande, Man. Chem. (ed. 4), 962. Stearone.—When stearic acid is distilled with a fourth-part of quicklime, a substance is obtained sparingly soluble in ether and alcohol.
1842. Penny Cycl., XXIII. 1/2. Stearon.
