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lano·lin(e) [ˈlænəlɪn] N no pl

lanolin(e)

lanolin m

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Hand carders (and small drum carders too, though the directions may not recommend it) can be used to card lanolin rich wool. en.wikipedia.org

Some very high purity grades of lanolin surpass monograph requirements. en.wikipedia.org

Lanolin is used commercially in many industrial products ranging from rust-proof coatings to lubricants. en.wikipedia.org

Lanolin is removed by soaking the fleece in very hot water. en.wikipedia.org

Lanolin can also be restored to woolen garments to make them water and dirt repellent, such as for cloth diaper covers. en.wikipedia.org

In most cases, a variety of homemade polishes were used to provide this finish, often with lanolin or beeswax as a base. en.wikipedia.org

This means less work for the spinners, as they do not have to wash out the lanolin. en.wikipedia.org

Applying lanolin to his feet and wrapping them in several pairs of socks under his boots, he continued. en.wikipedia.org

Lanolin attracted attention owing to a misunderstanding concerning its sensitising potential. en.wikipedia.org

Historically, many pharmacopoeias have referred to lanolin as wool fat ("adeps lanae"); however, as lanolin lacks glycerides (glycerol esters), it is not a true fat. en.wikipedia.org

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