lanolin
a fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, cosmetics, waterproof coatings, etc.
Origin of lanolin
1- Also called wool fat.
- Also lan·o·line [lan-l-in, -l-een]. /ˈlæn l ɪn, -lˌin/.
Other words from lanolin
- lan·o·lat·ed [lan-l-ey-tid], /ˈlæn lˌeɪ tɪd/, adjective
Words Nearby lanolin
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How to use lanolin in a sentence
Evidently this imposingly named product is practically a lanolin ointment containing oil of wintergreen and menthol.
According to the statements of the manufacturers, Bengus Analgesic Balm contains menthol, salicylate of methyl and lanolin.
lanolin is said to surpass in its power of penetration all other bases, but this is not borne out by experience.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonWool′fat, lanolin; Wool′fell, the skin with the wool still on it; Wool′-gath′ering, indulgence of idle fancies.
The classical Singer Sewing Machine decision and the lanolin case are in point.
British Dictionary definitions for lanolin
lanoline (ˈlænəlɪn, -ˌliːn)
/ (ˈlænəlɪn) /
a yellowish viscous substance extracted from wool, consisting of a mixture of esters of fatty acids: used in some ointments: Also called: wool fat
Origin of lanolin
1Derived forms of lanolin
- lanolated (ˈlænəˌleɪtɪd), adjective
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Scientific definitions for lanolin
[ lăn′ə-lĭn ]
A yellowish-white wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to coat wool. Lanolin is composed of esters and polyesters of almost seventy alcohols and fatty acids. Since it is easily absorbed by the skin, it is used in soaps, cosmetics, and ointments.
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