lanolin

Etymology

Former trademark (1885-1902), from lana (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in

noun

  1. 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.

verb

  1. (transitive) To treat with lanolin.

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