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spermaceti    
n. 鲸脑,鲸油

鲸脑,鲸油

spermaceti
n 1: a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale

Spermaceti \Sper`ma*ce"ti\, n. [L. sperma sperm cetus,gen.
ceti, any large sea animal, a whale, Gr. ???. See {Sperm},
{Cetaceous}.]
A white waxy substance obtained from cavities in the head of
the sperm whale, and used making candles, oilments,
cosmetics, etc. It consists essentially of ethereal salts of
palmitic acid with ethal and other hydrocarbon bases. The
substance of spermaceti after the removal of certain
impurities is sometimes called cetin.
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{Spermaceti whale} (Zool.), the sperm whale.
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cachalot \cach"a*lot\, n. [F. cachalot.] (Zool.)
The sperm whale ({Physeter macrocephalus}). It has in the top
of its head a large cavity, containing an oily fluid, which,
after death, concretes into a whitish crystalline substance
called {spermaceti}. See {Sperm whale}.
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  • Spermaceti - Wikipedia
    Spermaceti forms brilliant white crystals that are hard but oily to the touch, and are devoid of taste or smell, making it very useful as an ingredient in cosmetics, leatherworking, and lubricants
  • Spermaceti - Whale Facts
    Spermaceti is a pearly white wax like material found in the head cavity of the sperm whale This white waxy substance is created by the spermaceti organ, which is located in the top half of the whale’s skull
  • How the Spermaceti Organ Works in a Sperm Whale
    Discover how the sperm whale’s immense spermaceti organ acts as a complex hydro-acoustic machine, managing both echolocation and deep-sea diving buoyancy
  • Spermaceti | Whale Oil, Candlemaking, Refining | Britannica
    spermaceti, a wax, liquid at body temperature, obtained from the head of a sperm whale or bottlenose whale Spermaceti was used chiefly in ointments, cosmetic creams, fine wax candles, pomades, and textile finishing; later it was used for industrial lubricants
  • 28 Facts About Spermaceti
    Spermaceti is a unique substance found in the head cavities of sperm whales But what exactly is it? Spermaceti is a waxy material that has fascinated scientists and sailors alike Historically, it was highly valued for its use in candles, cosmetics, and even machinery
  • Spermaceti - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
    Spermaceti is the term given to the liquid waxes present in the head of the sperm whale Spermaceti is present in greatest abundance in the spermaceti organ, or “case” and in the “junk ” The case is an elongated barrel-shaped organ, which makes up much of the bulk of the sperm whale's huge head
  • SPERMACETI Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of SPERMACETI is a waxy solid obtained from the oil of cetaceans and especially from a closed cavity in the heads of sperm whales and used especially formerly in ointments, cosmetics, and candles





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