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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.
During distillation, the temperature must be carefully controlled to ensure proper separation of substances.
02
a liquid formed after cooling a vapor
Examples
The distillation was collected in a separate container after the process was completed.
The distillation from the fermented mash contained a high concentration of alcohol.
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.
The summary provides a distillation of the key points discussed during the meeting.
