ichthyocol

/ɪkˈθaɪ.kɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance composed of fish oil and fat, used in various ancient medical and cosmetic applications.

“The ancient Egyptian papyrus described the use of ichthyocol as a treatment for skin conditions.”

Synonyms

  • animal fat
  • fish oil

Antonyms

  • mineral-based cosmetic
  • plant-based oil