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distilled

 

[ dɪˈstɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquid process

Distilled refers to the process of purifying a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then allowing it to condense back into liquid form. This method is commonly used to separate substances based on differences in boiling points, typically in the production of spirits or essential oils. The resulting distilled liquid is often more concentrated and free from impurities. Distillation is essential in both scientific laboratories and various industries such as food, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Synonyms

extracted, purified, refined

Examples of usage

  • The whiskey was distilled using traditional methods.
  • Water can be distilled to remove contaminants.
  • Essential oils are often distilled from plants.
  • The lab distilled the solution to obtain pure compounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "distilled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destilado

🇮🇳 संसाधित

🇩🇪 destilliert

🇮🇩 disuling

🇺🇦 дистильований

🇵🇱 destylowany

🇯🇵 蒸留された

🇫🇷 distillé

🇪🇸 destilado

🇹🇷 damıtılmış

🇰🇷 증류된

🇸🇦 مقطر

🇨🇿 destilovaný

🇸🇰 destilovaný

🇨🇳 蒸馏的

🇸🇮 destiliran

🇮🇸 eimuð

🇰🇿 дистилденген

🇬🇪 დისტილირებული

🇦🇿 distillə edilmiş

🇲🇽 destilado

Word origin

The term 'distilled' comes from the Latin word 'destillare', meaning 'to drip down'. This word is a combination of 'de-' (down from) and 'stillare' (to drop). The practice of distillation has been traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, where it was first used to produce perfumes and later for the production of alcoholic beverages. The technique evolved through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, becoming a key process in the development of chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry. Distillation was crucial for the advancement of various fields, including food production, where it allowed for the creation of high-quality spirits like whisky and vodka.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,644 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.