The essence which characterizes, and can be extracted from, any substance (see essence, n. 9a); a highly refined essence or extract, spec. (Chemistry…
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释义 | the world > matter > chemistry > chemical substances > [noun] > essence or essential principle (5) quintessencea1475 The essence which characterizes, and can be extracted from, any substance (see essence, n. 9a); a highly refined essence or extract, spec. (Chemistry… alcohol1590 A liquid essence or spirit obtained by distillation, as alcohol of wine. Obsolete. tincture1612 Chemistry and Pharmacology. In early chemistry, and in derived uses: The (supposed) essential principle of any substance obtained in solution… potestas1683 Pharmaceutical power; a source of this, an active principle. Cf. potency, n. 3a. Obsolete. rare. exaltation1686 concrete. A substance in a highly refined condition. Obsolete. |
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