distill
verb
Simple meaning
Undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈtɪl
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Definition
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verb
US standard spelling of distil.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Someone who distills alcoholic liquors.
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The process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors.
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Water that has been purified by distillation.
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A purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling.
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