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essenced

/ˈɛs.ənst/

essencenoun

Definitions

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

essenced

Past Simple

essenced

Past Simple

essenced

Past Participle

essencing

Gerund

/ˈɛs.əns/

Rare, chiefly literary; meaning 'to flavor, perfume, or imbue with an essence' or 'to extract essence from'.

Translations

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

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.