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shark oil

[′shärk ‚ȯil]
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shark liver oil
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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To make the chum at home you'll need 200 mackerel (minced), a pint of shark oil, a gallon of vegetable oil, three handfuls of bran and sea water to taste.
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