Definition of essence

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Essence (v. t.) To perfume; to scent.

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Substance :: Substance (n.) That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence..
Monoousious :: Monoousious (a.) Having but one and the same nature or essence.
Quintessence :: Quintessence (n.) The fifth or last and highest essence or power in a natural body. See Ferment oils, under Ferment..
Unessential :: Unessential (a.) Void of essence, or real being..
Nitrobenzene :: Nitrobenzene (n.) A yellow aromatic liquid (C6H5.NO2), produced by the action of nitric acid on benzene, and called from its odor imitation oil of bitter almonds, or essence of mirbane. It is used in perfumery, and is manufactured in large quantities in the preparation of aniline. Fornerly called also nitrobenzol..
Elixir :: Elixir (n.) The refined spirit; the quintessence.
Divinity :: Divinity (a.) The state of being divine; the nature or essence of God; deity; godhead.
Inessential :: Inessential (a.) Having no essence or being.
Differentia :: Differentia (n.) The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
Ens :: Ens (n.) Something supposed to condense within itself all the virtues and qualities of a substance from which it is extracted; essence.
Coessentiality :: Coessentiality (n.) Participation of the same essence.
Essence :: Essence (n.) The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential oil; as, the essence of mint, and the like..
Quiddative :: Quiddative (a.) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing; quidditative..
Essentiate :: Essentiate (v. t.) To form or constitute the essence or being of.
Peppermint :: Peppermint (n.) A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it..
Alcohol :: Alcohol (n.) The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation.
Essential :: Essential (a.) Belonging to the essence, or that which makes an object, or class of objects, what it is..
Extract :: Extract (v. t.) To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process; as, to extract an essence. Cf. Abstract, v. t., 6..
Core :: Core (n.) The most important part of a thing; the essence; as, the core of a subject..
Steep :: Steep (v. t.) To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively..
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