Synonyms for lanolin
ˈlæn l ɪn; -ɪn, -ˌinlano·lin

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1. lanolinnoun

   Synonyms:
   E913, glazing agent

2. lanolinnoun

   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.

   Synonyms:
   wool wax, laniol, glazing agent, lanichol, wool fat, E913, wool grease

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1. lanolin, wool fat, wool greasenoun

   a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics

   Synonyms:
   wool fat, wool grease

2. lanolinnoun

   an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)

   Synonyms:
   wool fat, wool grease

Matched Categories

1. • Animal Oil
   • Emollient

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1. Anne Chapas:

   I like to add thicker ointments to the hands, ones with lanolin or petrolatum are quite affective.