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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 is taken from the spermaceti organ (yellow) and junk (orange) within the sperm whale's head Raw spermaceti is liquid within the head of the sperm whale, and is said to have a smell similar to raw milk [8] It is composed mostly of wax esters (chiefly cetyl palmitate) and a smaller proportion of triglycerides [9] Unlike in other toothed whales, most of the carbon chains in the wax
  • 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
  • What Is Spermaceti Oil and What Was It Used For?
    Today, spermaceti has been replaced by various modern substances Jojoba oil, a liquid wax derived from the seeds of the jojoba shrub, is a widely used botanical alternative due to its similar chemical structure to spermaceti, making it suitable for cosmetics 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 The substance was named in the mistaken belief that it was the coagulated semen of the 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 As the whale ages the percentage of wax esters found in the spermaceti organ increases from around 40% to nearly 90% depending on the whales age and sex The name “spermaceti” comes
  • Is Spermaceti still used? - The Institute for Environmental Research . . .
    Is Spermaceti Still Used? A Look at This Whale-Derived Substance Today The short answer: No, the commercial hunting of whales for spermaceti has been banned globally, rendering large-scale use illegal However, trace amounts might rarely appear in niche historical preservation efforts or research contexts, though these instances are exceedingly rare and heavily regulated
  • 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 This versatile substance played a significant role in the whaling industry, driving many expeditions across the oceans But
  • Uses and Properties of Spermaceti | PDF | Whales | Cetaceans
    Spermaceti is a solid wax derived from the spermaceti organ of sperm whales, primarily used historically in candle making and cosmetics The document details its chemical composition, physical properties, historical hunting practices, and methods of collection and purification It also discusses synthetic derivatives of spermaceti and their applications in modern products
  • Spermaceti - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
    Publisher Summary 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 It consists of soft, white, spongy tissue that is saturated with
  • 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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