distillation
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Definition & Meaning of "distillation"in English

Distillation
01

the changing process of a liquid to a gas and then cooling it which results in the forming of a purified liquid

Examples
In the laboratory, distillation is often used to isolate specific chemicals from a mixture.
02

a liquid formed after cooling a vapor

Examples
The distillation was collected in a separate container after the process was completed.
03

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

Examples
The philosopher 's essay is a distillation of centuries of thought on the nature of existence.
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