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lanolin |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lanolin \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: lanolin n 1: a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics [syn: {wool fat}, {wool grease}] 2: a salve containing a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep [syn: {wool fat}]
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