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whale oil

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whale oil
n.
A yellowish oil obtained from whale blubber, formerly used in making soap and candles and as a lubricating oil and a fuel for lamps.
whale oil
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) oil obtained either from the blubber of whales (train oil) or the head of the sperm whale (sperm oil)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.whale oilwhale oil - a white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly used as an illuminant
train oil
animal oil - any oil obtained from animal substances
Translations
whale oil n → olio di balena
whale oil n → olio di balena


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