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wool fat

/ˈwʊl fæt/

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/ˈwʊl fæt/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для ланолина, натурального жира или масла, содержащегося в овечьей шерсти, исторически используемого в мазях и косметике.

An obsolete term for lanolin, the natural grease or oil found in sheep's wool, historically used in ointments and cosmetics.

  1. LanolinC1formal

    A natural, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, such as sheep. It is extracted from raw wool and used in cosmetics, ointments, and lubricants.

    ruЛанолин

    • Wool fat, also known as lanolin, is a common ingredient in moisturizing creams.
    • The textile industry processes raw wool to separate the valuable wool fat.
    • She uses a lip balm made from wool fat to protect her lips in winter.