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- [lan-l-in]
- /ˈlæn l ɪn/
- /ˈlæn.ə.lɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lan-l-in]
- /ˈlæn l ɪn/
Definitions of lanolin word
- noun lanolin a fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, cosmetics, waterproof coatings, etc. 1
- noun lanolin A fatty substance found naturally on sheep's wool. It is extracted as a yellowish viscous mixture of esters and used as a base for ointments. 1
- noun lanolin fat obtained from wool 1
- noun lanolin a yellowish viscous substance extracted from wool, consisting of a mixture of esters of fatty acids: used in some ointments 0
- noun lanolin a fatty substance obtained from sheep wool and used as a base for ointments, cosmetics, etc. 0
- noun lanolin 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. 0
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Origin of lanolin
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Latin lān(a) wool + -ol2 + -in2
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Parts of speech for Lanolin
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lanolin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lanolin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lanolin
noun lanolin
- vanishing cream — a cosmetic similar to cold cream but less oily, applied usually to the face and neck as a base, night cream, or moisturizer.
- fat — File Allocation Table
- oil — any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
- grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
- cream — Cream is a thick yellowish-white liquid taken from milk. You can use it in cooking or put it on fruit or desserts.
Top questions with lanolin
- what is lanolin?
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- how to get lanolin out of wool?
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- what is lanolin in hair products?
- how to use lanolin for breastfeeding?
- how is lanolin collected?
- what is anhydrous lanolin?
- what is lanolin alcohol?
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