Distillate: meaning, definitions and examples

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distillate

 

[ dษชหˆstษชl.ษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

substance extraction

A distillate is a purified liquid produced through the process of distillation, where a mixture is heated to create vapor, which is then cooled to form a liquid. This process separates components based on their different boiling points, allowing for the isolation of specific substances. Distillates are often used in various industries, including the production of spirits, essential oils, and petrochemicals. They can also refer to condensed vapor from processes like the distillation of water, which is thought to be pure and free from contaminants.

Synonyms

concentrate, condensate, extract.

Examples of usage

  • The distillate obtained from this process is highly concentrated.
  • Essential oils are often extracted as distillates.
  • The laboratory produced a clear distillate from the mixture.
  • The distillate can be used for both industrial and medicinal purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "distillate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destilado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Destillat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ destilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั‚ะธะปัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ destylat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่’ธ็•™็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distillat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damฤฑtฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๋ฅ˜๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุซู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ destilรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ destilรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ธ้ฆ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ destilat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัั‚ะธะปะปัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distilat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destilado

Etymology

The term 'distillate' comes from the late Middle English word 'distillare', which itself is derived from the Latin word 'destillare', meaning 'to drip down'. This Latin term combines 'de-' (down) and 'stillare' (to drip), referring to the method of distillation where vapor rises and then condenses back into liquid. Distillation has been practiced since ancient times, with origins traced back to civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, who developed techniques to purify water and create perfumes. Over the centuries, the process was refined, leading to its application in producing beverages and various chemical products. The modern understanding of 'distillate' emphasizes the purity and concentration achieved through these techniques.