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essence

UK
/ˈɛs.əns/
US
/ˈɛs.əns/

Translations

essencenoun
essences
pl
The essence of democracy is the participation of the people in decision-making.
L'essence de la démocratie est la participation du peuple à la prise de décision.
Additional translations
extraitEmployé pour un concentré aromatique ou parfumé, notamment en cuisine et en parfumerie.
Synonyms
substance
nature
core
heart
quintessence
fundamentals
gist
soul
character
principle
essenceverb
essenced
Past Simple
essenced
Past Participle
essencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛs.əns/
US
/ˈɛs.əns/
Rare, chiefly literary; meaning 'to flavor, perfume, or imbue with an essence' or 'to extract essence from'.
aromatiserPour les aliments ou préparations culinaires.
The baker essenced the frosting with lemon.
Le pâtissier a aromatisé le glaçage au citron.
The apothecary essenced the herbs for medicinal use.
L'apothicaire a extrait les herbes à des fins médicinales.
Additional translations
parfumerSurtout pour une préparation, un produit ou une substance odorante.

Definitions

essencenoun
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.
The essence of democracy is the participation of the people in decision-making.
A concentrated extract of a substance, typically used for flavoring or scent.
She added a few drops of vanilla essence to the cake batter.
essenceverb
To flavor or perfume (something) with an essence or extract.
The baker essenced the frosting with lemon.
To extract the essence from (a substance).
The apothecary essenced the herbs for medicinal use.
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