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.

Exact synonyms: Wool Fat, Wool Grease
Substance meronyms: Balm, Ointment, Salve, Unction, Unguent
Generic synonyms: Animal Oil

2. Noun. An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep).
Generic synonyms: Cream, Emollient, Ointment

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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