What is the meaning of lanolin?

noun

  • A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics.
  • An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep. ).
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