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distill

[dɪˈstɪɫ]

Meanings
verb
To subject a substance to distillation.

Examples :

"The scientist will distill the seawater to obtain pure water. "
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Related Words

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

Illustration conditioning

conditioning verb

/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/

To subject to the process of acclimation.

"I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego."

Illustration condensation

condensation noun

/ˌkɑndɛnˈseɪʃən/ /ˌkɒndenˈseɪʃən/

The act or process of condensing or of being condensed

"The condensation on the window pane made it hard to see outside during the morning class. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration quantities

quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration evaporated

evaporated verb

/ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtɪd/ /iˈvæpəˌreɪtɪd/

To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

"The puddle of water in the driveway evaporated after the sun came out. "

Illustration increasingly

increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

Illustration distillery

distillery noun

/dɪˈstɪləɹi/

A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits.

"The local distillery produces a popular brand of whiskey. "

Illustration frustration

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

Illustration distillation

distillation noun

/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

"The slow distillation of the melting icicle created a small puddle on the windowsill. "

Illustration windowpane

windowpane noun

/ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/

A piece of glass filling a window or a section of a window

"The old house had many small windowpanes, making it hard to see outside. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "