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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 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
  • Spermaceti organ - Wikipedia
    The spermaceti organ is an organ present in the heads of toothed whales of the superfamily Physeteroidea, in particular the sperm whale The organ contains a waxy liquid called spermaceti and is thought to be involved in the generation of sound
  • 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
  • Spermaceti organ | zoology | Britannica
    The term "spermaceti organ" refers to a unique organ found in the head of sperm whales and, to a lesser extent, bottlenose whales This organ contains a white, liquid wax that whalers historically mistook for whale sperm, leading to the whale's name and the substance's designation as "spermaceti" 1 2
  • What Is Spermaceti Oil and What Was It Used For?
    Spermaceti is a waxy substance found within the head of sperm whales Despite its name, it is a liquid wax, not a true oil This material was historically harvested for various human uses Spermaceti originates from the spermaceti organ, a large structure located within the head of the sperm whale
  • 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
  • Spermaceti — Wikipédia
    Le blanc de baleine ou spermaceti est une substance huileuse blanche présente dans la tête de certains cétacés comme le cachalot ou l' hyperoodon L'organe correspondant est nommé organe du spermaceti 1 La plupart des autres cétacés ont un organe similaire moins développé, appelé melon
  • Is Spermaceti still used? - The Institute for Environmental Research . . .
    Spermaceti, a waxy substance found in the head cavities of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), once held significant commercial value Its unique properties made it highly sought after for various applications, ranging from candle making to cosmetics
  • Spermaceti | 8002-23-1 - ChemicalBook
    spermaceti is a waxy substance used in the manufacture of cosmetics to thicken the products and give them shine Spermaceti is non-toxic and non-irritating originally obtained from whales as a source of fish oil, it is now synthetically produced and is a cetyl ester





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