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Former trademark (1885-1902), from lāna (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
lanolin
Today it means: A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments. Full definition →