ALL meanings of lanolin
lan·o·lin
L l - 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 fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, cosmetics, waterproof coatings, etc. 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