Distil: meaning, definitions and examples

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distil

 

[ dษชsหˆtษชl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

extraction process

To distil is to purify a liquid by heating it until it vaporizes and then cooling the vapor to produce a liquid. This method is used in the production of alcoholic beverages, to extract essential oils, and in various chemical processes. Distillation separates components based on differences in their boiling points, allowing for the collection of more concentrated substances. It is an essential technique in both laboratory and industrial settings.

Synonyms

extract, purify, separate

Examples of usage

  • They distil the alcohol to achieve a higher concentration.
  • The essential oils can be extracted by distilling the plant material.
  • Water can be distilled to remove impurities.

Translations

Translations of the word "distil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค˜เคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช destillieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyuling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณะพะฝัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ destylowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่’ธ็•™ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damฤฑtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๋ฅ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุทูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ destilovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ destilovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ธ้ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ destilirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eรฐlilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distilasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destilar

Word origin

The term 'distil' originates from the Latin word 'distillare,' which means 'to trickle down.' It is formed from 'dis-' meaning 'down' and 'stillare,' which means 'to drop or drip.' The practice of distillation dates back to ancient times, with early references found in works from the Egyptians and Greeks, who used it for the extraction of perfumes and medicinal substances. By the Middle Ages, distillation techniques had advanced significantly, particularly in the production of spirits. The terminology and methods continued to evolve over the centuries, leading to the modern chemical processes we see today.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,296, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.