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lanolin

DEFINITIONS OF: lanolin

1

n a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics

Synonyms:
wool fat, wool grease
Type of:
animal oil
any oil obtained from animal substances

n an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)

Type of:
cream, emollient, ointment
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
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