Associations to the word «Lanolin»

Wiktionary

LANOLIN, 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.

Dictionary definition

LANOLIN, noun. A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics.
LANOLIN, noun. An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep).

Wise words

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Alexander Pope