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Spermaceti

Scope note

Wax from the head cavity of the sperm whale or of the dolphin; formerly used for candles, but now used chiefly as a fine wax for ointments. MH12

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300014597

Broader Terms used

animal wax

Equivalent Terms used

ambergris

Created

13yrs ago

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