lanolin

Definitions


[ˈlanəlɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fatty substance found naturally on sheep's wool. It is extracted as a yellowish viscous mixture of esters and used as a base for ointments


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Origin:
late 19th century: coined in German from Latin lana ‘wool’ + oleum ‘oil’ + -in




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