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单词 lanolin
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lanolin in British English

(ˈlænəlɪn) or lanoline (ˈlænəlɪn, -ˌliːn)
noun
a yellowish viscous substance extracted from wool, consisting of a mixture of esters of fatty acids: used in some ointments
Also called: wool fat
Derived forms
lanolated (ˈlænəˌleɪtɪd)
adjective
Word origin
C19: via German from Latin lāna wool + oleum oil; see -in

lanolin in American English

(ˈlænəˌlɪn)
noun
a fatty substance obtained from sheep wool and used as a base for ointments, cosmetics, etc.
: also ˈlanoˌline (ˈlænoˌlɪn; ˈlænoˌlin)
Word origin
< L lana, wool + oleum, oil + -in1

Examples of 'lanolin' in a sentence
lanolin

Some hurry the process by applying lanolin dressing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Ointments can similarly be made by infusing the herb in melted lanolin.
Stickland, Sue Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)
Add the lanolin and stir continuously until a creamy consistency is reached.
Guyton, Anita The Natural Beauty Book - cruelty-free cosmetics to make at home (1991)
E45 is available from any pharmacy and the lanolin in it will stop scar tissue developing as it heals.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Unfortunately, lanolin is frequently cited as a potential sensitizer or allergen.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Here, they boil wool to extract lanolin to grease the ropes so they can go fishing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
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