wool fat

noun

1. lanolin.

wool fat

noun

1. another name for lanolin

Word History and Origins

Origin of wool fat¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

In other methods, naphtha or similar solvent liquids are used to dissolve the wool fats.

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By distilling off and recondensing the solvent can be recovered for future use, while the wool fat can also be obtained in a condition to use for various purposes.

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The wool fat is insoluble in water, but dissolves readily in ether, benzene, carbon disulphide, etc.

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By this method all the wool fat, suint, etc., of the wool find their way into the soap liquors.

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