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lanolin Definition

lano·lin (lanə lin′)

noun

a fatty substance obtained from sheep wool and used as a base for ointments, cosmetics, etc.

Etymology: < L lana, wool + oleum, oil + -in

lanolin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Contains lanolin, follow instructions to obtain desired results.
  • use: Contact sensitivities have been identified from using lanolin, neomycin, framycetin, emulsifiers, rubber and parabens ( Dealey, 1999 ).
  • have: The Boots Soltan range contains a number of products that have no lanolin in them.

Preposition: in

  • wool: Some said it was harder wearing, others said the lanolin in the natural wool kept the feet warmer.

Adjective modifier

  • medical: In the second study the effect of Medilan Ultra⢠, Super Refined ultra-pure medical grade lanolin, was evaluated on superficial wounds.
  • pure: Pack of 2. Price: £ 9.95 Lansinoh nipple cream 100 % pure lanolin, free from preservatives, fragrances or additives.
  • natural: By the next morning the natural lanolin will have soaked into the fabric of the sock.
  • anhydrous: Anusol Ointment base also contains: magnesium stearate, cocoa butter, anhydrous lanolin, castor oil, light kaolin, white petroleum jelly.

Modifies a noun

  • cure: This only applies if you have followed the instructions properly, and used proper lanolin cure to treat them.
  • oil: Lanolin Oil helps lock in moisture and leaves hair feeling soft after styling.
  • derivative: We brought on stream an exciting new plant at Rawcliffe Bridge to improve both quality and capacity for high value lanolin derivatives.
  • cream: The only suggestion from any of the midwives was to use lanolin cream.

Noun used with modifier

  • grade: In the second study the effect of Medilan Ultra⢠, Super Refined ultra-pure medical grade lanolin, was evaluated on superficial wounds.

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