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lanolin

 

[ หˆlรฆn.ษ™.lษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cosmetic ingredient

Lanolin is a natural, waxy substance derived from the wool of sheep. It serves as an effective moisturizer and emollient in various cosmetics and skin care products. Its unique properties allow it to form a barrier on the skin, helping to retain moisture and protect against environmental damage. Lanolin is particularly beneficial for dry or sensitive skin types, making it a popular choice in lotions and creams.

Synonyms

lanoline, wool fat

Examples of usage

  • She applied a lanolin-based ointment to her chapped lips.
  • The cream contains lanolin for extra hydration.
  • He prefers using lotions with lanolin for his dry skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "lanolin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเคจเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lanolin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lanolin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฝะพะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lanolina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒŽใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lanoline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanolina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanolin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋†€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุงู†ูˆู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanolin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lanolรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠๆฏ›่„‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lanolin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lanรณlรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะฝะพะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanolin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanolina

Word origin

The term 'lanolin' is derived from the Latin words 'lana,' meaning wool, and 'oleum,' meaning oil. It was first identified in the early 19th century as a byproduct of the wool industry. Researchers discovered that lanolin has unique properties that make it an excellent moisturizer for human skin. Recognizing its effectiveness, cosmetics manufacturers began incorporating lanolin into skin care formulations. Throughout the 20th century, its use in the beauty industry grew, as more people sought natural ingredients that could offer similar benefits to synthetic alternatives. Today, lanolin is widely regarded for its ability to soothe and hydrate the skin, often being labeled as a 'natural' cosmetic ingredient.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,740 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.