Definitions of lanolin
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a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
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synonyms:
wool fat, wool grease
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type of:
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animal oil
any oil obtained from animal substances
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animal oil
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an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
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