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  1. spermaceti

    • IPA[spəːməˈsiːti]

    英式

    • n.
      a white waxy substance produced by the sperm whale, formerly used in candles and ointments. It is present in a rounded organ in the head, where it focuses acoustic signals and aids in the control of buoyancy.
    • noun: spermaceti

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    • IPA[ˌspərməˈsedē]

    美式

    • n.
      a white waxy substance produced by the sperm whale, formerly used in candles and ointments. It ...

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