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 spermaceti spermaceti /ˌspɝːməˈsiːti/

noun

  1. A white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale  ( spermaceti )
    a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
     Spermaceti was once highly prized for making candles and cosmetics.
    Spermaceti was once highly prized for making candles and cosmetics.


 consumerism consumerism /kənˈsuːmɝˌɪzəm/

noun

  1. A movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers  ( consumerism )
    a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
     The rise of consumerism has led to increased demand for a variety of products.
    The rise of consumerism has led to increased demand for a variety of products.
  2. The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial  ( consumerism )
    the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
     Consumerism has led to increased production and sales in the modern economy.
    Consumerism has led to increased production and sales in the modern economy.


 Anacin III Anacin III /ˈænəsɪn θriː/

noun

  1. An analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)  ( acetaminophen [ N. American] , Anacin III , Datril , Panadol , Phenaphen , Tempra , Tylenol , paracetamol [British] )
    an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)


 gland gland /ˈglænd/

noun

  1. () Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream  ( secreter , secretor , secretory organ , gland )
    any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
     The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate our metabolism
    The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate our metabolism