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- Ambergris - Wikipedia
Ambergris ( ˈ æ m b ər ɡ r iː s or ˈ æ m b ər ɡ r ɪ s ; Latin: ambra grisea; Old French: ambre gris), ambergrease, or grey amber is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales [1]
- Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable? | HowStuffWorks
Ambergris (which comes from a French phrase meaning "gray amber") forms in the intestines of a sperm whale Scientists have found squid beaks in clumps of ambergris, leading many to surmise the ambergris is something of a protective secretion that protects sperm whales' digestive tracts from the scratching of those hard beaks
- Ambergris | Uses in Perfumery, Medicinal Properties Chemical . . .
ambergris, a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) In Eastern cultures ambergris is used for medicines and potions and as a spice; in the West it was used to stabilize the scent of fine perfumes
- What is ambergris? - Natural History Museum
Ambergris is made by sperm whales and has been used by people for centuries Find out what it is made from, how it ends up in the ocean and whether we still use ambergris in perfumes
- A Brief, Fascinating History of Ambergris - Smithsonian Magazine
The Sri Lankan businessman, who has lived in the United Arab Emirates for the past 45 years, typically trades in silver and gold Ambergris is a sideline, albeit a lucrative and highly
- Ambergris, The Whale Vomit Thats More Valuable Than Gold
Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions Perfumes famously employ ingredients like exotic flowers, delicate oils, and citrus fruits to produce a compelling scent
- What is Ambergris? | Smithsonian Ocean
For over a thousand years, ambergris, a waxy substance that washes ashore on beaches around the world, has been sought after for its unique scent Described as musky with notes of tobacco, sandalwood, and ocean, some of the most famous and notable perfumes relied upon its indescribable yet desirable smell
- What Is Ambergris and Where Does It Come From?
Sometimes found washed up on shore, ambergris has long puzzled people Its medicinal value made people curious; its rarity made it mysterious and expensive; ultimately, it became the basis of fine perfumes, a fact Herman Melville found deeply ironic in Moby Dick Discovered on beaches or inside dead whales, it was dark and rank when fresh, but
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