Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distill
verb
/dɪˈstɪl/
Definition
To purify a liquid by vaporizing it and then condensing it back into liquid form.
Examples
- The scientist decided to distill the solution to separate the alcohol from the water.
- She learned how to distill essential oils from various plants.
- To make whiskey, you must distill the fermented grain mash carefully.
Meaning
The process of separating components from a liquid through heating and cooling, often used to extract specific substances.
Synonyms
- Purify
- Extract
- Refine
- Concentrate
