LANOLIN


Meaning of LANOLIN in English

— lanolated /lan"l ay'tid/ , adj.

/lan"l in/ , n.

a fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, cosmetics, waterproof coatings, etc.

Also, lanoline /lan"l in, -l een'/ . Also called wool fat .

[ 1880-85; lan ( a ) WOOL + -OL 2 + -IN 2 ]

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