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in the preparation of brilliantine, cosmetics, etc. 

 Glycerine is also a product incidental to the 

 purification of coconut oil, which has even been 

 used as a substitute for cod liver oil in cases of 

 phthisis, many people preferring it, owing to its 

 being more palatable than fish oil and less likely to 

 cause nausea. 



The coir, or fibre, which envelops the shell 

 within the husk is used in a number of important 

 industries, such as the manufacture of rope, 

 cordage and cables ; mats, matting and mattresses ; 

 oakum, fuel, brushes, etc. 



The nut itself is largely used by confectioners, 

 restaurateurs, vegetarian specialists and others, 

 not only in the popular desiccated form, but in 

 numerous other ways. 



The copra residue, after the oil has been ex- 

 pressed, yields a splendid food cake for cattle, 

 sheep and poultry, being exceptionally rich in oil, 

 albuminoids and digestible carbo-hydrates. 



The shell serves many ornamental and domestic 

 purposes, being used in the making of drinking 

 bowls, beads, dagger handles, hookahs, ladles, 

 water dippers, combs, fish hooks, spoons, rubber 

 tapping cups, gourds, linoleum and other articles 

 too numerous to mention. 



The dust of coir fibre is worked up to make felt 

 for use under carpets. 



The stem is utilised for furniture, fancy articles, 



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