Quasiessential

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Almost essential. not-comparable

    "Silicon is a quasiessential element for most living organisms."

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"Silicon is a quasiessential element for most living organisms."

Etymology

From quasi- + essential.

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