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spermaceti

/ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti/

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noun

/ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti/C2formal
  • ruБелое воскообразное вещество, получаемое из жира кашалота, исторически использовавшееся в свечах, мазях и косметике.

A white, waxy substance obtained from the oil of the sperm whale, historically used in candles, ointments, and cosmetics.

uncountable

  1. Waxy substance from sperm whalesC2formal

    A white, waxy, fatty substance found in the head cavity of the sperm whale, historically used in candles, ointments, and cosmetics.

    ruСпермацет

    • Spermaceti was once a valuable ingredient in high-quality candles.
    • The whalers extracted spermaceti from the whale's head.
    • Modern cosmetics rarely use spermaceti due to conservation laws.
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