tallow fatty acid; tallowate
Technical term used in chemistry, cosmetics, and industrial contexts. Refers to fatty acids derived from beef tallow or their salts.
This soap contains tallow fatty acids.
Tallow fatty acids are used as a raw material for surfactants.
Compound of 牛脂 (gyūshi, 'beef tallow') + 脂肪酸 (shibōsan, 'fatty acid').