METHAL
\mˈɛθə͡l], \mˈɛθəl], \m_ˈɛ_θ_əl]\
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A white waxy substance, found in small quantities in spermaceti as an ethereal salt of several fatty acids, and regarded as an alcohol of the methane series.
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