lanolin
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English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Former trademark (1885-1902), from lana (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in
Noun
[edit]lanolin (usually uncountable, plural lanolins)
- 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.
Synonyms
[edit]- E913 when used as a glazing agent
- (greasy yellow substance): lanichol, laniol, wool fat, wool grease, wool wax, yolk
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]greasy yellow substance
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Verb
[edit]lanolin (third-person singular simple present lanolins, present participle lanolining, simple past and past participle lanolined)
- (transitive) To treat with lanolin.