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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 7 | Main ingredient in certain ointments | |
3 | 27% | 8 | Component of certain gels and ointments | |
Certain Ointments Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OLEATES" which means:
- noun
- • Any salt or ester of oleic acid
An example sentence would be:
- • "The oleates of certain metals are used as catalysts in organic reactions."
- • "The addition of oleates improves the gloss and stability of paints."
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New York Times22 Jun 1992 | Down 12 | |
New York Times19 Aug 1990 | Down 31 | |
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