Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
lanolin
Swedish translation:
lanolin, ullfett
Apr 18, 2009 08:54
15 yrs ago
English term
lanolin
GBK
English to Swedish
Other
Cosmetics, Beauty
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 sentences:
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)
Proposed translations
(Swedish)
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Proposed translations
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Paula Nilsson
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lanolin, ullfett
Definition from
Lexikon i kemi, Liber:
Ett oförädlat preparat av kolesterol och dess estrar som erhålls ur ullfett. Vattenfritt lanolin extraheras ur ull genom att det rivs i vatten så att man får en emulsion, som sedan centrifugeras. Det är ett ljusgult segt ämnde som smälter vid ca 37 grader Celsius. Ur Lexikon i kemi, Liber.
Example sentences:
lanoli´n (nylat. lanoli´num, av lat. la´na 'ull' och o´leum 'olja'), ullfett, består av estrar av fettsyror och steroler eller andra alkoholer. Lanolin används sedan gammalt som vattenbindande medel i salvor och kosmetiska preparat. (Nationalencyklopedin)
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