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LANOLIN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("lanolin" is a kind of...):
cream; emollient; ointment (toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
Synonyms:
lanolin; wool fat; wool grease
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("lanolin" is a kind of...):
animal oil (any oil obtained from animal substances)
Holonyms ("lanolin" is a substance of...):
balm; ointment; salve; unction; unguent (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)
