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Whale Oil.
Whale Oil - as a noun
A white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly used as an illuminant
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"The whaling industry in the 19th century heavily relied on harvesting whale oil."
"Due to its high viscosity, whale oil was often used as a lubricant for machinery."
"Many early settlers in America used whale oil for cooking and heating."
"In the 18th century, whale oil was considered superior to other oils for lighting purposes."
"The extraction of whale oil requires special equipment and expertise."
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