essence

UK
/ˈɛs.əns/
US
/ˈɛs.əns/

Translations

essencenoun
essences
pl
The essence of the argument was lost in the heated debate.
Сущность аргумента была потеряна в жарких дебатах.
The chef added a few drops of vanilla essence to the cake batter.
Шеф-повар добавил несколько капель ванильной эссенции в тесто для торта.
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'.

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.