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spermaceti

/ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti/

翻译: 从抹香鲸脂肪中提取的白色蜡状物质,历史上用于制作蜡烛、药膏和化妆品。

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noun

/ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti/C2formal
  • zh从抹香鲸脂肪中提取的白色蜡状物质,历史上用于制作蜡烛、药膏和化妆品。

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

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  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.

    zh鲸蜡

    • 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.
词形
  • spermacetis plural form
  • spermacetis' possessive plural form
  • spermaceti's possessive singular form