spermaceti candle (Q585)
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Spermaceti is a waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales and in the fatty tissues of other cetaceans. It was much sought after (due to its low smoke emission) for the manufacture of candles and as fuel for oil lamps in the 19th century.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | spermaceti candle | Spermaceti is a waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales and in the fatty tissues of other cetaceans. It was much sought after (due to its low smoke emission) for the manufacture of candles and as fuel for oil lamps in the 19th century. |