spermaceti

/ˈspʌrməˌsɛdi/
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Other forms: spermacetis

Definitions of spermaceti
  1. noun
    a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
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    type of:
    wax
    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
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