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whale oil

/ˈweɪl ɔɪl/

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phrase

/ˈweɪl ɔɪl/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruМасло, получаемое из жира китов, исторически использовавшееся для освещения ламп, производства мыла и в качестве смазочного материала. В настоящее время эта фраза в значительной степени устарела из-за сокращения китобойного промысла и появления синтетических заменителей.

Oil obtained from the blubber of whales, historically used for lighting lamps, making soap, and as a lubricant. The phrase is now largely obsolete due to the decline of whaling and the availability of synthetic alternatives.

  1. Oil from whalesB2formal

    A type of oil obtained from the blubber of whales, historically used for lighting, lubrication, and soap making.

    ruКитовый жир

    • Whale oil was a major source of lamp fuel in the 19th century.
    • The industry declined after the invention of petroleum-based alternatives.
    • Whale oil is now largely banned due to conservation efforts.