Meaning of the word lanolin in English

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lanolin

US /ˈlæn.ə.lɪn/

UK /ˈlæn.ə.lɪn/

a fatty substance, a natural emollient, found on sheep's wool and used in ointments and cosmetics.

Example:

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Many skin creams contain lanolin for its moisturizing properties.

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The shepherd's hands were soft from the natural lanolin in the sheep's wool.

Synonym:

wool fat wool wax