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Fatty acids required for biological processes
Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are fatty acids that are required by humans and other animals for normal physiological function that cannot be synthesized
Essential_fatty_acid
Class of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega−3 fatty acids, also called omega−3 oils, ω−3 fatty acids or n−3 fatty acids, are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) characterized by the presence
Omega−3_fatty_acid
Chemical interactions
variety of fatty acids found in nature. Two classes of fatty acids are considered essential, the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are necessary
Essential fatty acid interactions
Essential_fatty_acid_interactions
Fatty acids where the sixth bond is double
Omega−6 fatty acids (also referred to as ω−6 fatty acids or n−6 fatty acids) are a family of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that share a
Omega−6_fatty_acid
Carboxylic acid
biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with an aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have an
Fatty_acid
Biochemical process in which fatty acids are derived from acetyl-CoA and NADPH
In biochemistry, fatty acid synthesis is the process by which fatty acids, the fundamental building blocks of fats, are derived from metabolic intermediates
Fatty_acid_synthesis
Polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid
than as a free fatty acid. It is one of two essential fatty acids for humans, who must obtain it through their diet, and the most essential, because the
Linoleic_acid
Class of unsaturated fatty acids
Omega−7 fatty acids (also referred to as ω−7 fatty acids or n−7 fatty acids) are a class of unsaturated fatty acids in which the site of unsaturation
Omega−7_fatty_acid
Proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet
two essential fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega−3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega−6 fatty acid).
Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food
Chemical compound
acid (DHA) is an omega−3 fatty acid that is an important component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It is given the fatty acid notation
Docosahexaenoic_acid
Family of unsaturated fatty acids
methyl end of the fatty acid. Unlike omega−3 fatty acids and omega−6 fatty acids, omega−9 fatty acids are not classed as essential fatty acids (EFA). This is
Omega−9_fatty_acid
Type of fatty acid defined by molecular bonds
carbon–carbon double bonds. Some polyunsaturated fatty acids are essentials. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are precursors to and are derived from polyunsaturated
Polyunsaturated_fat
Index of chemical compounds with the same name
omega-3 (n-3) essential fatty acid γ-Linolenic acid, an omega-6 (n-6) fatty acid Linoleic acid, the similarly named essential fatty acid This set index
Linolenic_acid
Type of unsaturated fat
glycerin) that contain chains derived from trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids that contain a double bond in the trans conformation
Trans_fat
Chemical compound
α-Linolenic acid, also known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (from Greek alpha denoting "first" and linon meaning flax), is an n−3, or omega-3, essential fatty acid
Α-Linolenic_acid
Substance that an organism uses to live
water. Essential nutrients for animals are the energy sources, some of the amino acids that are combined to create proteins, a subset of fatty acids, vitamins
Nutrient
Lignoceric acid (C24) Cerotic acid (C26) Myristoleic acid Oleic acid Eicosenoic acids Erucic acid Nervonic acid Linoleic acid (LA) - an essential fatty acid α-Linolenic
List_of_macronutrients
Chemical compound
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; also icosapentaenoic acid) is an omega−3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5(n−3). It also has
Eicosapentaenoic_acid
Omega-3 fatty acids, also called ω−3 fatty acids or n−3 fatty acids, are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Omega−3 fatty acids are important for normal
List_of_omega-3_fatty_acids
Fatty acid
contains a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), a subclass of fatty acid characterized by having a double bond in the fatty acid chain with all of the remaining
Monounsaturated_fat
Protein family
Fatty acid desaturases (also called unsaturases) are a family of enzymes that convert saturated fatty acids into unsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated
Fatty_acid_desaturase
Fatty acid (CH3–(CH2)6–COOH)
Caprylic acid (from Latin capra 'goat'), also known under the systematic name octanoic acid or C8 acid, is a saturated fatty acid, medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA)
Caprylic_acid
Chemical compound
Pentadecylic acid, also known as pentadecanoic acid or C15:0, is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH3(CH2)13CO2H. It is a colorless
Pentadecylic_acid
Fatty acid used metabolically in many organisms
Arachidonic acid (AA, sometimes ARA) is a polyunsaturated omega−6 fatty acid 20:4(ω−6), or 20:4(5,8,11,14). It is a precursor in the formation of leukotrienes
Arachidonic_acid
Group of isomeric compounds
dietary essential PUFA fatty acids from both classes in order to maintain normal health (see essential fatty acids). The two isomers osbond acid and clupanodonic
Docosapentaenoic_acid
Amino acids required in diet since they can not be synthesized in body
An essential amino acid, or indispensable amino acid, is an amino acid that cannot be synthesized from scratch by the organism fast enough to supply its
Essential_amino_acid
Set of biological processes
Fatty acid metabolism consists of various metabolic processes involving or closely related to fatty acids, a family of molecules classified within the
Fatty_acid_metabolism
Semi-solid oily spread often used as a butter substitute
1813 of margaric acid. Scientists at the time regarded margaric acid, like oleic acid and stearic acid, as one of the three fatty acids that, in combination
Margarine
following fatty acids have one unsaturated bond. Crotonic acid has 4 carbons, is included in croton oil, and is a trans-2-mono-unsaturated fatty acid. C3H5
List of unsaturated fatty acids
List_of_unsaturated_fatty_acids
Chemical compound
animals can make Mead acid de novo. Its elevated presence in the blood is an indication of essential fatty acid deficiency. Mead acid is found in large quantities
Mead_acid
Hair that covers a dogs body
lacking essential fatty acids in their diet will manifest as unkept, matted coat. Omega fatty acids 3 and 6 are highly unsaturated fatty acids, making
Dog_coat
Esters of fatty acid or triglycerides
In nutrition, biology, and chemistry, fat usually means any ester of fatty acids, or a mixture of such compounds, most commonly those that occur in living
Fat
Chemical compound
Docosatetraenoic acid designates any straight chain 22:4 fatty acid. (See Essential fatty acid for nomenclature.) One isomer is of particular interest:
Docosatetraenoic_acid
Any ester of glycerol having all three hydroxyl groups esterified with fatty acids
TAG, or triacylglyceride) is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other
Triglyceride
Food for consumption by cats
farming and fish stocks. Nutritionally, cats require proteins, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals to maintain their health. Deficiencies in
Cat_food
Chemical compound (CH3CH2CH2COOH)
fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2COOH. It is an oily, colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. Isobutyric acid (2-methylpropanoic acid)
Butyric_acid
Process of fatty acid breakdown
beta oxidation (also β-oxidation) is the catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the cytosol in prokaryotes and in the mitochondria
Beta_oxidation
Chemical compound
Eicosadienoic acid (EDA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid with the chemical formula C20H36O2. It is classified as a 20-carbon fatty acid with two double
Eicosadienoic_acid
Substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents
requirement for certain essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) because they cannot
Lipid
Group of illnesses affecting canines
diets lacking in essential fatty acids usually present as matted and unkept fur as the first sign of a deficiency. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a well known
Dog_skin_disorders
Inflammatory disease of the skin
in the skin. Prevention of atopic dermatitis is typically with essential fatty acids, and may be treated with moisturizers and steroid creams. The steroid
Dermatitis
Lack or shortage causing dysfunction
patient, may result from a prolonged shortage of carbohydrates. The essential fatty acids (EFA) omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated. Clinical signs of
Deficiency_(medicine)
Chemical compound
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA relieved essential fatty acid deficiency; ESA did not. In rats, α-eleostearic acid is converted to a conjugated linoleic acid. The
Α-Eleostearic_acid
Nutrients supporting human health
triglycerides, made of assorted fatty acid monomers bound to a glycerol backbone. Some fatty acids, but not all, are essential in the diet: they cannot be
Human_nutrition
Hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants
is nutritionally required in the diet, as with essential amino acid or essential fatty acid. Essential oils, according to ISO, are produced either by
Essential_oil
Medical controversy
bowel disease. Opponents of seed oils have argued that linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid found in seed oils such as safflower oil and sunflower oil increases
Seed_oil_misinformation
immune development. This includes nutrients such as protein, fibre, essential fatty acids, calcium and vitamin E. It is therefore important to feed puppies
Puppy_nutrition
Fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain
Unsaturated fats are derived from unsaturated fatty acids, common examples of which are oleic acid and linoleic acid. In cellular metabolism, unsaturated fat
Unsaturated_fat
Set of cytochrome P450 enzymes
cytochrome P450 (CYP450 or just CYP) enzymes that metabolize polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to epoxide products that have a range of biological activities
Epoxygenase
Chemical elements essential for life
are essential for life, but most are not. Minerals are one of the four groups of essential nutrients; the others are vitamins, essential fatty acids, and
Mineral_(nutrient)
Chemical compound
Cetoleic acid is a linear very long-chain fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms and one double bond, in the position 11=12 with cis-configuration. The acid belongs
Cetoleic_acid
Chemical compound
literature. Pinolenic acid is an isomer of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an ω-6 essential fatty acid (EFA) but pinolenic acid is not. However, like
Pinolenic_acid
Milk produced by female donkeys
be given to essential fatty acids. Omega‐3 and omega‐6 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an essential role in the
Donkey_milk
Fat in which the fatty acid chains have all or predominantly single bonds
A saturated fat is a type of fat; a glyceride in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds between the carbon atoms. Glyceride fats with single
Saturated_fat
Class of chemical compounds
highly metabolic formed by intake of essential fatty acids through diet by 20:4, n-6 and 22:6, n-3 fatty acids, and when the body is physically and psychologically
N-Acylethanolamine
Class of compounds
non-enzymatic oxidation of arachidonic acid or other polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are, similar to arachidonic acid, around 20 carbon units in length
Eicosanoid
Practice of feeding animals uncooked meat, bones, and organs
chain fatty acids, such as linoleic acid (18:2n-6) and linolenic acid (18:2n-3) is limited. For this reason, these fatty acids are especially essential for
Raw_feeding
Chemical compound
Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA; 20:3, ω−6) is a 20-carbon ω−6 fatty acid (also called, cis,cis,cis-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid). DGLA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon
Dihomo-γ-linolenic_acid
Product providing additional nutrients
minerals, fiber, fatty acids, and amino acids. Dietary supplements may also contain substances that have not been confirmed as being essential to life, such
Dietary_supplement
Aspect of healthcare
1999). "The role of essential fatty acids in chronic fatigue syndrome. A case-controlled study of red-cell membrane essential fatty acids (EFA) and a placebo-controlled
Management_of_ME/CFS
Health problem in cats
Sinclair, A; Crawford, M (1975). "Inability of the Cat to Desaturate Essential Fatty Acids". Nature. 258 (5531): 171–173. Hensel, Patrick (2010). "Nutrition
Cat_skin_disorders
Class of inflammation mediator molecules
in leukocytes by the oxidation of arachidonic acid (AA) and the essential fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) by the enzyme arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
Leukotriene
Intravenous feeding
; Ziboh, V. A. (Jul 1977). "Human essential fatty acid deficiency: treatment by topical application of linoleic acid". Archives of Dermatology. 113 (7):
Parenteral_nutrition
Deuterated lipid molecules
Reinforced lipids are lipid molecules in which some of the fatty acids contain deuterium next to the double bonds. They can be used for the protection
Reinforced_lipids
Edible seeds of Salvia hispanica or related
oil contains a high percentage of essential fatty acids (approximately 60%) and a low content of saturated fatty acids. The fats of chia seed oil are mainly
Chia_seed
Fish species with oils in their tissues and coelom
fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A and D, and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (white fish also contain these nutrients but at a much lower concentration)
Oily_fish
Diagram of optimal servings of basic foods
Severus, W.E. (1999). "Omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder: A review". Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 60 (5–6): 329–337. doi:10
Food_pyramid_(nutrition)
Medical condition
genetic disorders are caused by errors in fatty acid metabolism. These disorders may be described as fatty oxidation disorders or as lipid storage disorders
Inborn error of lipid metabolism
Inborn_error_of_lipid_metabolism
Diet based primarily on fruits
protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, most B vitamins (especially B12), and essential fatty acids. Although fruit provides a source of carbohydrates, they have very
Fruitarianism
Chemical compound
Stearolic acid is an acetylenic fatty acid characterized by an 18-carbon chain with a triple bond between carbons 9 and 10. It is a rare, naturally occurring
Stearolic_acid
Oil from hemp seeds
shampoos and detergents. The oil has a 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids. It may also be used as a feedstock for the large-scale production
Hemp_oil
Nutrients required by organisms in small amounts
tocopherols and four tocotrienols. The other essential nutrients are minerals, essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, and choline. Major health organizations
Vitamin
Chemical compound
Stearidonic acid (SDA: C18H28O2; 18:4, n-3) is an ω-3 fatty acid, sometimes called moroctic acid. It is biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA: C18H30O2;
Stearidonic_acid
Indian American medical scientist
several other journals, including Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, Nutrients, and European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology
Asim_Duttaroy
Amino acid with a branched carbon chain
for enzymes in the metabolic pathway. Oxidation of BCAAs may increase fatty acid oxidation and play a role in obesity[citation needed]. Physiologically
Branched-chain_amino_acid
Chemical compound (fatty acid neurotransmitter)
referred to as N-arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA), is a fatty acid neurotransmitter belonging to the fatty acid derivative group known as N-acylethanolamines (NAE)
Anandamide
Chemical compound
γ-Linolenic acid or GLA (INN: gamolenic acid) is an n−6, or omega-6, fatty acid found primarily in seed oils. When acting on GLA, arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
Γ-Linolenic_acid
Addition of hydrogen atoms to fat molecules
"New and Existing Oils and Fats Used in Products with Reduced Trans-Fatty Acid Content" (PDF). Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 106 (6):
Fat_hydrogenation
Species of edible fungus in the family Suillaceae found throughout North America
development. The mushrooms are edible, and are high in the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. The species was first described scientifically as Boletus
Suillus_brevipes
Chemical compound
aggregation and alters arachidonic acid metabolism in human blood platelets". Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids. 42 (1): 73–81. doi:10
Acetyleugenol
Scientific discipline
molecules. While excessive fat intake can be harmful, deficiency of essential fatty acids can disrupt neurodevelopment and synaptic plasticity. Consuming
Nutritional_neuroscience
Chemical compound
Sanju Bala; Punia, Sneh; Sandhu, Kawaljit Singh (1 October 2020). Essential Fatty Acids: Sources, Processing Effects, and Health Benefits. CRC Press. p
Ximenic_acid
Chemical compound
Pseudomonic acid A is the product of an esterification between the 17C polyketide monic acid and the 9C fatty acid 9-hydroxy-nonanoic acid. The possibility
Mupirocin
Species of nut
monounsaturated oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 13% linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid), and 10% saturated fatty acid (mainly as palmitic
Almond
Medical condition
preventing osteopenia. People with CMRD are at an increased risk for essential fatty acid deficiency, so dietary counseling is required to maintain the low-fat
Chylomicron_retention_disease
Intellectual capacity of the domesticated cat
Fatty Acids". American Family Physician. 70 (1): 133–140. PMID 15259529. Bauer EB. (2006). "Metabolic basis for the essential nature of fatty acids and
Cat_intelligence
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Severe dietary deficiency of polyunsaturated omega 6 fatty acids leads to the essential fatty acid deficiency syndrome that is characterized by scaly skin
ALOX12B
Organic compounds containing amine and carboxylic groups
precursors of nucleotides. Carnitine is an essential cofactor for mitochondrial transport of long‑chain fatty acids (a major lipid class) into the matrix for
Amino_acid
Chemical compound
9-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (or 9-HODE) has been used in the literature to designate either or both of two stereoisomer metabolites of the essential fatty acid, linoleic
9-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic_acid
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
coding for the protein product FABP1 (Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 1). It is also frequently known as liver-type fatty acid-binding protein (LFABP). FABP1 is
FABP1
Organic compound with two –COOH groups
found in nature. Aspartic acid and glutamic acid are two amino acids found in all life. Succinic and fumaric acids are essential for metabolism. A large
Dicarboxylic_acid
Sum of food consumed by an organism
ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in
Diet_(nutrition)
Class of lipids
compounds are metabolites of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Oxylipins are formed by enzymatic or
Oxylipin
Dark greenish-brown fluid aiding in the digestion of fats
white or gray, and greasy. Steatorrhea can lead to deficiencies in essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. In addition, past the small intestine
Bile
Index of chemical compounds with the same name
α-Parinaric acid (9Z,11E,13E,15Z), found in the seeds of the makita tree (Parinari laurina) Stearidonic acid (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z), an essential fatty acid Coniferonic
Octadecatetraenoic_acid
Fruit of several cactus species
20. ISSN 0567-7572. Ariffin AA, Bakar J, Tan CP, et al. (2008). "Essential fatty acids of pitaya (dragon fruit) seed oil" (PDF). Food Chemistry. 114 (2):
Pitaya
Using body fats as fuel instead of carbohydrates
metabolizing carbohydrates to metabolizing fatty acids. This occurs during states of increased fatty acid oxidation such as fasting, carbohydrate restriction
Ketosis
Chemical compound
"Protein and Amino Acids". Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington,
Valine
Chemical acid found in vinegar
of carbohydrates and fats. Unlike longer-chain carboxylic acids (the fatty acids), acetic acid does not occur in natural triglycerides. Most of the acetate
Acetic_acid
Chemical compound
conversion of arachidonic acid to 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (20-HETE)". Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids. 131: 6–13. doi:10.1016/j
20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid
20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic_acid
ESSENTIAL FATTY-ACID
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Girl/Female
Aramaic American German Latin
Lady.
Boy/Male
Australian, German, Hebrew, Irish
Gift of the Lord; Strong in War; Strength for Battle
Girl/Female
Aramaic French German
Lady.
Female
English
English pet form of Latin Patricia, PATTY means "patrician; of noble birth."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Mattie, MATTY means "mighty in battle." Compare with masculine Matty.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Imperative; Essential
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably from a pet form of the personal name Patrick. Compare Paddy.
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel...
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire) : from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, German, Teutonic
Home Ruler; Ruler of the Home or Estate
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Hattie, HATTY means "little home-ruler."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Fatty. Plump.
Girl/Female
English, French, German, Greek, Swedish
Pure; Holy
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Christian, French, German
Strong in War; Form of Matilda; Might; Power; Battle-mighty
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Latin, Swiss
Lady; Noblewoman; Mighty in Battle; Female Version of Patrick; Patrician
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Tamil, Telugu
Happy; Fatty; Plump; Clean
Girl/Female
Teutonic English
Ruler of the home.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Mattie, MATTY means "gift of God." Compare with feminine Matty.
Boy/Male
Australian, German, Greek, Irish, Latin
Noble Woman; Noble; Patrician
Girl/Female
Muslim
Fatty. Plump.
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Girl/Female
Gaelic Irish
White shoulder. From 'Fionnghuala' or 'Fionnuala'.
Boy/Male
Indian
Prime
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : probably a variant spelling of Vise.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lustrous; Rebel Star
Boy/Male
German, Teutonic
Famous Ruler
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Ideal Love
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Gold Stone
Male
English
English name derived from Latin Placidus, PLACID means "calm, placid."
Boy/Male
Indian
Royal Boy
Boy/Male
German, Latin
Hairy
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adv.
In an essential manner or degree; in an indispensable degree; really; as, essentially different.
n. pl.
Essential parts.
a.
Not essential.
a.
Containing fat, or having the qualities of fat; greasy; gross; as, a fatty substance.
a.
Idiopathic; independent of other diseases.
a.
Important in the highest degree; indispensable to the attainment of an object; indispensably necessary.
n.
That which is essential; first or constituent principle; as, the essentials or religion.
n.
State or quality of being fatty.
a.
Not essential; not of prime importance; not indispensable; unimportant.
a.
Fatty; adipose.
n.
A patty.
a.
Becoming fatty.
pl.
of Patty
a.
Not essential; unessential.
a.
Necessary; indispensable; -- said of those tones which constitute a chord, in distinction from ornamental or passing tones.
a.
Containing fat; fatty.
a.
Containing the essence or characteristic portion of a substance, as of a plant; highly rectified; pure; hence, unmixed; as, an essential oil.
a.
Hence, really existing; existent.
n.
The quality of being essential; the essential part.
a.
Belonging to the essence, or that which makes an object, or class of objects, what it is.