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1. (n.) lanolin
a fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, waterproof coatings, etc.
Etymology: (1880–85; < L lān(a)wool+ -ol2+ -in1)
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1. (noun) lanolin, wool fat, wool grease
a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
2. (noun) lanolin
an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
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1. (noun) lanolin
a peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally
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1. lanolin
A yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool. It is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid.
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