Source Of A Foul Odor When Wool Is Washed

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Updated: February 16, 2024

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
noun • a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics • an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
	35%	6		Foul odor
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
	30%	10		It can be a source of foul odor if not maintained
noun • large tank where solid matter or sewage is disintegrated by bacteria

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