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whale oil

/ˈweɪl ɔɪl/

翻译: 从鲸脂中提取的油脂,历史上用于照明、制皂和润滑。由于捕鲸减少及合成替代品的出现,此说法现已基本过时。

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/ˈweɪl ɔɪl/formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh从鲸脂中提取的油脂,历史上用于照明、制皂和润滑。由于捕鲸减少及合成替代品的出现,此说法现已基本过时。

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.

    zh鲸油

    • 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.