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wool fat

/ˈwʊl fæt/

Traduction: Terme désignant le lanoline, une graisse ou huile naturelle provenant de la laine de mouton, historiquement utilisée dans les pommades et les cosmétiques.

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/ˈwʊl fæt/formaltechnicalobsolète
  • frTerme désignant le lanoline, une graisse ou huile naturelle provenant de la laine de mouton, historiquement utilisée dans les pommades et les cosmétiques.

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.

    frlanoline

    • 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.