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Distillation
01
the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
02
a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling
03
the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas
Example
The chemist used distillation to isolate the pure form of the solvent from the solution.
The distillation setup included a condenser to collect liquid from the vapor.
To obtain high-quality essential oils, manufacturers carefully purify plant extracts through distillation.
In the winemaking process, the vintner uses a distillation apparatus to distill the grape must.
The refined oil underwent several stages of distillation to ensure its purity.
