lanolin

Speech parts

1. lanolin - Noun

2. lanolin - Verb

Meaning

A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

wool fat wool grease yolk oil salve balsam chrism cream ointment lanier balm unction lotion emollient spikenard
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Antonyms

irritant

Hypernyms

cream ointment emollient animal oil

Phrases with the word

lanolin fat lanolin oil sheep lanolin lanolin source lanolin wax wool lanolin

Examples

Even today, weavers wash freshly sheared wool in soapy water to remove the lanolin. Source: Internet

Additives in skin care products like fragrances, lanolin, propylene glycol, Sodium Lauryl/ Laureth sulphate(in face wash), preservatives like quaternium 15, etc. Source: Internet

I never wear lipstick because I react badly to lanolin, which is found in almost all lipsticks as well as other cosmetics and toiletries. Source: Internet

Other naturally derived lubricants include lanolin (wool grease, a natural water repellent). Source: Internet

If skin is dry, moisturizers that contain urea, dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, or mineral oil can be good bets. Source: Internet

The scent of lanolin oil attracts cats, so they'll be cuddled up for hours. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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