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lanolin
Lanolin is primarily used in a technical or dermatological context, appearing most frequently on ingredient lists for skincare, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical ointments. It carries a connotation of heavy-duty protection and intense hydration due to its waxy, occlusive nature.
As a chemical substance and a raw material, it is treated as a mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it refers to the substance itself rather than individual units.
Meanings
Examples
Lanolin is often used as a base for heavy moisturizing creams.
Lanolin is often used as a base for heavy moisturizing creams.
Check the label to see if this lotion contains lanolin.
I wonder if lanolin would help soothe my chapped lips.
The pharmacist recommended an ointment containing lanolin for dry skin.
The pharmacist recommended an ointment containing lanolin for dry skin.
Lanolin is a natural wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep.
The thick texture of lanolin creates a protective barrier on the skin.
Some people are allergic to lanolin and should avoid wool-based products.