Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distil
verb
/dɪsˈtɪl/
Definition
To purify a liquid by heating it until it turns into vapor and then cooling the vapor back into a liquid.
Examples
- They will distil the essential oils from the flowers.
- The chemist needed to distil the solution to obtain the pure liquid.
- After students distil their research, they will present their findings.
Meaning
Distilling involves separating components of a mixture based on differences in boiling points. It is commonly used in producing spirits, essential oils, and purified water.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Purify
- Separate
- Refine
- Concentrate
