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Lanolin

Lanolin Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Lanolin? [n] an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) [n] a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics Synonyms \| Synonyms for Lanolin: wool fat \| wool grease Related Terms \| Find terms related to Lanolin: balm \| balsam \| brilliantine \| chrism \| cold cream \| collyrium \| cream \| demulcent \| embrocation \| emollient \| eye-lotion \| eyewash \| face cream \| hand lotion \| inunction \| inunctum \| lenitive \| lotion \| nard \| ointment \| pomade \| pomatum \| salve \| soothing syrup \| spikenard \| unction \| unguent \| unguentum See Also \| animal oil \| balm \| cream \| emollient \| ointment \| ointment \| salve \| unction \| unguent Lanolin In Webster's Dictionary \Lan"o*lin\, n. [L. lana wool + oleum oil.] (Physiol. Chem.) 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.

Lanolin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lanolin?

[n] an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
[n] a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lanolin: wool fat | wool grease

Lanolin In Webster's Dictionary

\Lan"o*lin\, n. [L. lana wool + oleum oil.] (Physiol.
Chem.)
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.

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