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essence

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essence /es·sence/ (es´ens)
1. that which is or necessarily exists as the cause of the properties of a body.
2. in traditional Chinese medicine, jing (q.v.).
3. a solution of a volatile oil in alcohol.
essence,
n defining characteristics of a homeopathic remedy found in materia medica. Also called
genius of the remedy.
essence (es´ens),
n an alcoholic solution of an essential oil.
essence
1. the distinctive or individual principle of anything.
2. a mixture of alcohol with a volatile oil.
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