Distillation

/ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of purifying a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to create a liquid.

The distillation of the mixture resulted in a clear, high-proof alcohol.

The extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something.

The distillation of complex theories into simple concepts makes learning much easier.

A concentrated form of something that has been distilled.

The distillation of the artistic expression can be seen in her latest painting.

From Latin 'destillatio', from 'destillare' meaning 'to drip down, to distill'.

steam distillation

A method used to extract essential oils from plants.

fractional distillation

A process that separates a liquid mixture into its component parts based on different boiling points.

distill

To purify a liquid by heating it to a vapor and then cooling it back to a liquid.

distiller

A person or device that distills liquids.