'Lanolin' definitions:
Definition of 'lanolin'
From: WordNet
noun
A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics [syn: lanolin, wool fat, wool grease]
noun
An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
Definition of 'Lanolin'
From: GCIDE
- Lanolin \Lan"o*lin\ (l[a^]n"[-o]*l[i^]n), n. [L. lana wool + oleum oil.] (Physiol. Chem.) A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Under the same name, it is prepared from wool for commercial purposes, and forms an admirable basis for ointments, being readily absorbed by the skin. [1913 Webster] lansa
Synonyms of 'lanolin'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- balm,
- balsam,
- brilliantine,
- chrism,
- cold cream,
- collyrium,
- cream,
- demulcent,
- embrocation,
- emollient,
- eye-lotion,
- eyewash,
- face cream,
- hand lotion,
- inunction,
- inunctum,
- lenitive,
- lotion,
- nard,
- ointment,
- pomade,
- pomatum,
- salve,
- soothing syrup,
- spikenard,
- unction,
- unguent,
- unguentum