| anhydrous lanolin | Lanolin that contains not more than 0.25% of water; used as a water-adsorbable ointment base. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lanolin | <physiology> A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally. Under the same name, it is prepared from wool for commercial purposes, and forms an admirable basis for ointments, being readily absorbed by the skin. Origin: L. Lana wool + oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| anhydrous | <chemistry> A substance deprived or destitute of water. (12 Nov 1997) |
| anhydrous alcohol | Water having been removed. Synonym: anhydrous alcohol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anhydrous chloral | CCl3-CHO; trichloroacetaldehyde;a thin oily liquid with a pungent odour, formed by the action of chlorine gas on alcohol. Synonym: anhydrous chloral. (05 Mar 2000) |