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LANOLINS
Noun
lanolins
plural of lanolin
Source: Wiktionary
LANOLIN
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
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