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porpoise oil

 

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Noun porpoise oil has 1 sense
  1. porpoise oil - a yellow fatty oil obtained from porpoises and used as a fine lubricant
    --1 is a kind of
    animal oil

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Porpoise Oil

Definition: Porpoise oil refers to the oil extracted from the blubber of porpoises, a small cetacean species closely related to dolphins. It has historically been used for various purposes, including medicinal, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Senses:

  1. Noun - Medicinal Oil: Porpoise oil has been used in traditional medicine for its supposed healing properties, believed to alleviate ailments such as arthritis and rheumatism.
  2. Noun - Cosmetic Ingredient: In the past, porpoise oil was used as an ingredient in cosmetic products, particularly in skincare and hair care formulations.
  3. Noun - Industrial Use: Porpoise oil has been utilized in certain industries, such as leather processing and lubricant manufacturing due to its unique chemical properties.

Sample Sentences:

  1. After applying porpoise oil to his joints, John felt some relief from the persistent arthritis pain.
  2. The ancient Egyptians used porpoise oil as a key component in their beauty rituals.
  3. The leather industry discovered that porpoise oil can enhance the quality and durability of certain products.

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