Definitions for spermaceti

spermaceti sper·ma·cet·i

Spelling: [spur-muh-set-ee, -see-tee]
IPA: /ˌspɜr məˈsɛt i, -ˈsi ti/

Spermaceti is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 1241 anagrams from letters in spermaceti (aceeimprst).

Definitions for spermaceti

noun

  1. a pearly white, waxy, translucent solid, obtained from the oil in the head of the sperm whale: used chiefly in cosmetics and candles, and as an emollient.

Origin of spermaceti

1425-75; late Middle English sperma cete Medieval Latin sperma cētī sperm of whale (see sperm1, cet-)

Examples for spermaceti

spermaceti ointment is simple and well adapted to this purpose.

spermaceti, the solid waxy body carried round in the Cachalot's head in solution, is a valuable whale-product.

Simmer the whole together, and when almost boiled enough, add an ounce of spermaceti.

spermaceti is identical in its physical properties with paraffine, and the latter is now almost universally its substitute.

spermaceti experimented with in the same manner gave striking results.

spermaceti is a perfectly definite chemical body, which can be recognised without chance of error.

spermaceti ointment is simple and well adapted for the purpose.

spermaceti is pulverised as camphor, by the aid of a few drops of spirit.

spermaceti candles of definite size form the measure of electric light, giving rise to the phrase "of so many candle-power."

spermaceti is constantly added to the white wax of commerce, to improve its colour.

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