lanolin
(noun) an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
lanolin, wool fat, wool grease
(noun) a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lanolin (usually uncountable, plural lanolins)
A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.
• E913 when used as a glazing agent
• (greasy yellow substance): lanichol, laniol, wool fat, wool grease, wool wax
Source: Wiktionary
Lan"o*lin, n. Etym: [L. lana wool + oleum oil.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally.
Note: Under the same name, it is prepared from wool for commercial purposes, and forms an admirable basis for ointments, being readily absorbed by the skin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 April 2025
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