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lanolin

lanolin

2 7.5
A yellow wax from sheep's wool that people put in creams to soften and protect skin
  • noun
  • /ˈlænəˌlɪn/
translation icon : lanolina
  • When the season's over, their wool, meat, and lanolin can be sold for profit.
  • lanolin lotion
  • lanolin cream
  • contains lanolin

Examples

  • Fishermen's Wool is 100% undyed, virgin wool with natural lanolin oil.

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  • I said it should have some lanolin in it.

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  • I have lanolin on auto-delivery from Amazon.

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  • The extra oil or lanolin or whatever that makes the soap nice for your skin will just be deposited on your clothes.

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  • It is cheaper than lanolin and really works.

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  • This lotion contains lanolin, which helps to soften and protect dry skin.

  • The moisturizer's key ingredient is lanolin, making it ideal for repairing chapped hands.

  • Using a lanolin-based cream can greatly improve skin hydration during harsh winter months.

Synonyms

wool fat
vslanolin
  • Specialized
6.9

A yellow, greasy material from sheep's wool used in creams and skin products

is the identical substance but cited by its more technical or scientific name
wool grease
vslanolin
  • Specialized
8.4

A yellow oily product from sheep's wool that softens skin

is waxier and less purely oily in texture

Surface Forms

lanolin singular
lanolins plural

Etymology

Lanolin comes from the Latin root lana meaning 'wool' and a part that means 'oil', so it basically means 'wool oil'. It is a yellow, waxy fat taken from sheep's wool and is used to soften and protect the skin.