Stearoptene

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Stearoptene \Ste`a*rop"tene\ (-r[o^]p"t[=e]n), n. [Stearic +
     -optene as in elaeoptene.] (Chem.)
     The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils; --
     contrasted with elaeoptene.
     [1913 Webster]