transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌspə:məˈsetɪ ]
n. a white waxy substance produced by the sperm whale to aid buoyancy, and used in the manufacture of candles, ointments, etc. øøspermacetic adj. [ME f. med.L f. LL sperma sperm + ceti genit. of cetus f. Gk ketos whale, from the belief that it was whale-spawn]