lanolin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

verb

/ˈlænəlɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lanolin.wav

lanolin lanolins lanoline lanolining lanolined

Former trademark (1885-1902), from lāna (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in

E913 when used as a glazing agent lanichol laniol wool fat wool grease wool wax yolk

lanolin bush lanosterol

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