Distillate: meaning, definitions and examples
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distillate
[ dษชหstษชl.ษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น destilado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅเคเคฟเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Destillat
๐ฎ๐ฉ destilat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธััะธะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ destylat
๐ฏ๐ต ่ธ็็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท distillat
๐ช๐ธ destilado
๐น๐ท damฤฑtฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฆ๋ฅ๋ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุซู
๐จ๐ฟ destilรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ destilรกt
๐จ๐ณ ่ธ้ฆ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ destilat
๐ฎ๐ธ eiming
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธััะธะปะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ distilat
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.