Lanolin Definition

lănə-lĭn
noun
A fatty substance obtained from sheep wool and used as a base for ointments, cosmetics, etc.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
lanolin
Plural:
lanolins

Origin of Lanolin

  • German from Latin lāna wool Latin oleum oil

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Former trademark, from lana (“wool”) +‎ -in

    From Wiktionary

Lanolin Sentence Examples

  • Contact sensitivities have been identified from using lanolin, neomycin, framycetin, emulsifiers, rubber and parabens (Dealey, 1999 ).

  • The Boots Soltan range contains a number of products that have no lanolin in them.

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

  • By the next morning the natural lanolin will have soaked into the fabric of the sock.

  • Use pure lanolin to keep them moist between feedings.

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Words Starting With

LLALAN

Words Ending With

NINLIN

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Words Starting With L and Ending With N

Starts With L & Ends With NStarts With LA & Ends With NStarts With L & Ends With IN

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With L7 Letter Words Ending With N