Lexic.us

Definition of Lanolin

1. Noun. A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics.

2. Noun. An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep).

Definition of Lanolin

1. n. A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally.

Definition of Lanolin

1. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lanolin

1. a fatty substance obtained from wool [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lanolin

1. A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally. 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. Origin: L. Lana wool + oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lanolin

lanking lankly lankness lanknesses lanks lanky lanmuchangite lanner lanner falcon lanneret

lannerets lanners lannet lannets lannonite lanolin (current term) lanoline lanolines lanolins lanose

lanosities lanosity lanostane lanostanes lanosterol lanosterol 14 alpha-demethylase lanosterols lansa lansat lanseh

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