lanolin

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Definitions

noun

A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.

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Synonyms

lanichol laniol wool fat wool grease wool wax E913 glazing agent hydrous anhydrous woolskin slush pomade ski wax moslings slickem klister sheep-skin slick

Associated

petrolatum beeswax esters grease paraffin wool fleece lipids cosmetics wax cholesterol monograph

Rhymes

americana linn channel in danelaw in diana lynn flannel in panel in susanne hillen

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