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lanolin

Norwegian translation: lanolin

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English term or phrase:lanolin
Norwegian translation:lanolin

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08:54 Apr 18, 2009
English to Norwegian translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty
Additional field(s): Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: lanolin
Definition from beautyblitz:
Lanolin is extracted from the wax found on sheep's wool. It is an excellent emollient, moisturizer, skin lubricant and protectant, and it's capable of absorbing water equal to 50% of its weight. Iit's a common ingredient in skincare and haircare products.

Example sentence(s):
  • While most moisturising creams & lotions use either vegetable or mineral oils as a base, they don’t have the compatibility to the oils of our skin that Lanolin has. New Zealand Best
  • This special hand creme contains lanolin, natural oil that has been derived from the wool of our famous New Zealand sheep. newzealandbeauty.com
  • While it can be extremely nourishing, soothing, and softening, lanolin has also been known to cause allergic reactions in humans. bellasugar
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lanolin
Definition:
lanolin (av lat. lana, ull, oleum, olje), vannholdig ullfett, oppr. utvunnet av saueull. Nyttes i salver og kremer; absorberes lett av huden
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lanolin


Definition from Caplex:
lanolin (av lat. lana, ull, oleum, olje), vannholdig ullfett, oppr. utvunnet av saueull. Nyttes i salver og kremer; absorberes lett av huden

Example sentence(s):
  • Lanolin er et naturlig fettstoff som fins i ull - Bleieboden  
Ivan Eikås Skjøstad
Norway
Local time: 12:39
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian, Native in Norwegian (Bokmal)Norwegian (Bokmal)
PRO pts in category: 8

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Yes  Nina Rose (X): Lanolinsalve brukes bl.a. for å lege såre brystvorter (etter amming)
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Yes  Thormod Furu
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