lanolin

(lan′ə lin′)

noun

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

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

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noun

A fatty substance obtained from wool and used in soaps, cosmetics, and ointments. Also called wool fat.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : from Latin lāna, wool

Origin: + Latin oleum, oil

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