lanolin Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˈlæn.ə.lɪn]
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Meaning of lanolin In English

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  • It is forgotten to such an extent that lanolin, for instance, a very worthy thing for cuts and bruises, is sometimes difficult to get.

  • The main supplies provide very tight specifications for lanolin used in cosmetics.

  • The advertisements for cosmetics sometimes show expensive cosmetics which are said to contain lanolin.

  • He mentioned purified wool-fat or lanolin.

  • Various oils and fats are also used in lipsticks, such as olive oil, mineral oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, and petrolatum.

  • Historically, many pharmacopoeias have referred to lanolin as wool fat ("adeps lanae"); however, as lanolin lacks glycerides (glycerol esters), it is not a true fat.

  • Lanolin alcohol is a moisturizing substances that gives balance in the blending process.

  • Lanolin is removed by soaking the fleece in very hot water.

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