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Whale Oil
see synonyms of whale oilNoun
1. train oil, whale oil
a white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly used as an illuminant
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Whale Oil
see synonyms of whale oilnoun
oil obtained either from the blubber of whales (train oil) or the head of the sperm whale (sperm oil)
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Whale Oil
see synonyms of whale oiln.
A yellowish oil obtained from whale blubber, formerly used in making soap and candles and as a lubricating oil and a fuel for lamps.
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