Definition & Meaning of "distill"in English

to distill

VERB

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

Transitive: to distill a liquid

Examples

The chemist is currently distilling the solution to isolate the pure compound.

The essential oils have been distilled from various aromatic plants.

to purify and concentrate alcoholic beverages by heating and cooling to separate alcohol from other substances, enhancing its purity and potency

still

Transitive: to distill alcoholic beverages

What is "distill"?

Distillation is a process used to create distilled spirits from wine. Distilled spirits are beverages with a higher alcohol content than wine, typically between 40-50% ABV. The distillation process involves heating the wine in a still, which causes the alcohol to vaporize and separate from the other components of the wine. The alcohol vapor is then condensed back into a liquid form, which is collected in a separate container. This process results in a clear, colorless liquid that is higher in alcohol content than the original wine. The type of distilled spirit that is produced depends on the type of wine that is used as the base, as well as the specific distillation process that is used. Some of the most popular types of distilled spirits made from wine include brandy, which is made from distilled wine, and vermouth, which is a fortified wine that has been flavored with herbs and spices.

Examples

In the winemaking process, the vintner uses a distillation apparatus to distill the grape must.

The craft distillery specializes in small-batch production, carefully selecting botanicals to infuse flavor before distilling the gin to perfection.

(of a liquid) to fall or ooze out slowly and in small droplets

Intransitive

Examples

The morning dew began to distill from the leaves of the trees, glistening in the early light.

After the rain shower, water began to distill from the eaves of the roof

to turn into vapor and then condense back into a liquid

Intransitive

Examples

During the distillation process, the alcohol distills, rising as vapor before condensing back into liquid form in the condenser.