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2. Lanolin - Wikipedia

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   Lanolin (from Latin lāna 'wool', and oleum 'oil'), also called wool fat, wool yolk, wool wax, sheep grease, or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool -bearing animals. [1] Lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep breeds that are raised specifically for their wool. Historically, many pharmacopoeias have referred ...

3. Shellac - Wikipedia

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   Some of the many different colors of shellac. Shellac in alcohol. Shellac ( / ʃəˈlæk /) [1] is a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. Chemically, it is mainly composed of aleuritic acid, jalaric acid, shellolic acid, and other natural waxes. [2]

4. Polishing (metalworking) - Wikipedia

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   Polishing and buffing are finishing processes for smoothing a workpiece's surface using an abrasive and a work wheel or a leather strop. Technically, polishing refers to processes that uses an abrasive that is glued to the work wheel, while buffing uses a loose abrasive applied to the work wheel. Polishing is a more aggressive process, while ...

5. Here’s Why You Should Put Aluminum Foil on the Edge ... - AOL

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   This is the aluminum foil we like, in part because Reynolds Wrap has started color-coding aluminum foil, and this is what the colors mean. The aluminum foil allows the flame to stay even and ...

6. Nail (fastener) - Wikipedia

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   In woodworking and construction, a nail is a small object made of metal (or wood, called a tree nail or "trunnel") which is used as a fastener, as a peg to hang something, or sometimes as a decoration. [1] Generally, nails have a sharp point on one end and a flattened head on the other, but headless nails are available.

7. Alloy wheel - Wikipedia

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   Alloy wheel. In the automotive industry, alloy wheels are wheels that are made from an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. Alloys are mixtures of a metal and other elements. They generally provide greater strength over pure metals, which are usually much softer and more ductile. Alloys of aluminium or magnesium are typically lighter for the same ...

8. Lining of paintings - Wikipedia

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   The lining of paintings is a process of conservation science and art restoration used to strengthen, flatten or consolidate oil or tempera paintings on canvas by attaching a new support to the back of the existing one. The process is sometimes referred to as relining. Most often a new support will be added directly to the back of an existing ...

9. Meet Maracuja Oil, the Multipurpose Beauty Oil for Hair, Skin ...

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   Maracuja oil's key ingredients such as Vitamin C, A, C, E, and F promote healthier hair, skin, and nails. From brighter looking skin to smooth hair, maracuja oil is loaded with benefits for all ...