Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alambique
Noun
ah-lahm-BEE-kay
Definition
A still used for distilling liquids, particularly in the making of spirits.
Examples
- The alambique is essential for producing high-quality whiskey.
- In traditional distillation, the alambique plays a crucial role in capturing the essence of the ingredients.
- Many artisanal distilleries use a copper alambique for its efficiency and effectiveness.
Meaning
An alambique is a device designed to separate substances through vaporization and condensation, commonly used in the process of distilling alcoholic beverages.
Synonyms
- still
- distillation apparatus
- distiller