spermaceti

IPA: spˈɝmʌsˈɛti

Examples of "spermaceti" in Sentences

Spermaceti is a waxy substance found in the head of a sperm whale
Whalers used to harvest spermaceti to make candles and lubricants
The high quality of spermaceti made it a prized commodity in the 18th and 19th centuries
Spermaceti was also used in the production of cosmetics and ointments
The discovery of cheaper alternatives led to the decline in demand for spermaceti products