Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distillation
noun
/dɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of separating the components of a liquid mixture based on differences in boiling points.
Examples
- Pure water can be obtained through the process of distillation.
- The distillation of essential oils reveals their aromatic properties.
- In chemistry class, we learned about the distillation of alcohol.
Meaning
Distillation is a method used to purify or separate liquids by heating them to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to obtain a liquid.
Synonyms
- separation
- purification
- extraction
- refinement
