noun
tallow fatty acid; tallowate
Technical term used in chemistry, cosmetics, and industrial contexts. Refers to fatty acids derived from beef tallow or their salts.
この石鹸には牛脂脂肪酸が含まれている。
This soap contains tallow fatty acids.
牛脂脂肪酸は界面活性剤の原料として使われる。
Tallow fatty acids are used as a raw material for surfactants.
Compound of 牛脂 (gyūshi, 'beef tallow') + 脂肪酸 (shibōsan, 'fatty acid').