Chem. Also lanoline. [f. L. lāna wool + ol-eum oil + -IN1. Named by O. Liebreich.] The cholesterin-fatty matter extracted from sheep’s wool, used as a basis for ointments.
1885. Brit. Med. Jrnl., 5 Dec. II. 1075/1. Dr. Oscar Liebreich read a paper on Lanolin before the Berlin Medical Society, on October 28th.
1894. Brit. Jrnl. Photogr., XLI. 16. First grease their hands with lanoline or vaseline.
