whale oil

English - Turkish

Definition of whale oil in English Turkish dictionary

balina yağı

English - English

Definition of whale oil in English English dictionary

Any of various oils and fats extracted from the blubber of whales and used in the manufacture of soap and lubricants (formerly as an illuminating oil)

A yellowish oil obtained from whale blubber, formerly used in making soap and candles and as a lubricating oil and a fuel for lamps

a white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly used as an illuminant

oil obtained from the bodies of hunted whales

Related Terms

whale oils

plural form of whale oil

Turkish pronunciation

hweyl oyl

Pronunciation

/ˈhwāl ˈoil/ /ˈhweɪl ˈɔɪl/