INDOPACETUS
\ɪndˈɒpɐsˌɛtəs], \ɪndˈɒpɐsˌɛtəs], \ɪ_n_d_ˈɒ_p_ɐ_s_ˌɛ_t_ə_s]\
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Large marine mammals of the order Cetacea. In the past, they were commercially valued for whale oil, for their flesh as human food and in animal feed and fertilizer, and for baleen. The sperm whale produces AMBERGRIS, an intestinal secretion used in perfumery. (From Webster, 3d ed)
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].