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spermaceti

/ˌspɜːrməˈsɛti/ /ˌspɜːməˈsiːti/

Meanings
noun
A wax obtained from the head of sperm whales and used to make cosmetics etc.

Examples :

"Old-fashioned candles were sometimes made with spermaceti, a wax obtained from sperm whales. "
substance material animal chemistry biology ocean industry

Related Words

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration sperm

sperm noun

/spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/

The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.

"The doctor examined the sperm sample to check for fertility issues. "

Illustration fashioned

fashioned verb

/ˈfæʃənd/ /ˈfæʃəndɪd/

To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

" stranded in the woods, he fashioned a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves. "

Illustration make

make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration whales

whales noun

/hweɪlz/

Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.

"During our whale watching tour, we saw several whales breaching the surface of the ocean. "

Illustration cosmetics

cosmetics noun

/kɑzˈmɛtɪks/ /kəzˈmɛtɪks/

Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.

"Many teenagers use cosmetics like mascara and lipstick to feel more confident. "

Illustration obtained

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

Illustration candles

candles noun

/ˈkændl̩z/

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

"We lit the candles on the birthday cake before we sang "Happy Birthday." "

Illustration head

head noun

/hɛd/

The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.

"Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."

Illustration were

were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "