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Definitions of essence

noun
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

synonyms: gaz

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type of:
carburant, combustible
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

hydrocarbure
an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
noun
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

synonyms: extrait
noun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

synonyms: fond

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signification
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
noun
an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings

synonyms: huile volatile

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types:
essence de térébenthine, white-spirit
volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally

type of:
huile
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
noun
the essential quality of something

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caractéristique, propriété
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

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