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wool grease

/ˈwʊl ɡriːs/

Tradução: Substância natural cerosa secretada pelas glândulas sebáceas das ovelhas, extraída da lã crua e usada em cosméticos, pomadas e lubrificantes industriais; também conhecida como lanolina.

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/ˈwʊl ɡriːs/C1formaltechnical
  • ptSubstância natural cerosa secretada pelas glândulas sebáceas das ovelhas, extraída da lã crua e usada em cosméticos, pomadas e lubrificantes industriais; também conhecida como lanolina.

A natural, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep, extracted from raw wool and used in cosmetics, ointments, and industrial lubricants; also known as lanolin.

  1. LanolinC1formal

    A natural, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep, extracted from raw wool and used in cosmetics and ointments.

    ptLanolina

    • Wool grease is refined to produce lanolin for skincare products.
    • The textile industry removes wool grease during the scouring process.
    • Sheep produce wool grease to protect their fleece from moisture.