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Definition of Distillation
1. Noun. The process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors.
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill
2. Noun. A purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling.
Generic synonyms: Liquid
Derivative terms: Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill, Distill
Definition of Distillation
1. n. The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
Definition of Distillation
1. Noun. The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops. ¹
2. Noun. That which falls in drops. ¹
3. Noun. (chemistry) The separation of the volatile parts of a substance from the more fixed; specifically, the operation of driving off gas or vapor from volatile liquids or solids, by heat in a retort or still, and the condensation of the products as far as possible by a cool receiver, alembic, or condenser; rectification; vaporization; condensation; as, the distillation of illuminating gas and coal, of alcohol from sour mash, or of boric acid in steam. ¹
4. Noun. The substance extracted by distilling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Distillation
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Medical Definition of Distillation
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