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**Ambergris is a substance that resembles a grey, pumice-like stone, and it is produced in the intestines of the sperm whale.

Not to be confused with spermaceti /spɜːməˈsiːti/ which "is a waxy substance found in the head cavities of the sperm whale (and, in smaller quantities, in the oils of other whales). Spermaceti is created in the spermaceti organ inside the whale's head. This organ may contain as much as 1,900 litres (500 US gal) of spermaceti.[1] It has been extracted by whalers since the 17th century for human use in cosmetics, textiles, and candles." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermaceti

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