distill

1 of 1verb

/dɪˈstɪl/

Forms:distills,distilling,distilled,distilled

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

C2transitive

The chemist is currently distilling the solution to isolate the pure compound.
The essential oils have been distilled from various aromatic plants.
During the workshop, they distilled fragrant oils from fresh flowers.
The scientists were distilling the mixture to separate its components.
The plan is to distill rainwater for a clean water source.

to purify and concentrate alcoholic beverages by heating and cooling to separate alcohol from other substances, enhancing its purity and potency

transitive

Distillation is a process used to create distilled spirits from wine. Distilled spirits are beverages with a higher alcohol content than wine, typically between 40-50% ABV. The distillation process involves heating the wine in a still, which causes the alcohol to vaporize and separate from the other components of the wine. The alcohol vapor is then condensed back into a liquid form, which is collected in a separate container. This process results in a clear, colorless liquid that is higher in alcohol content than the original wine. The type of distilled spirit that is produced depends on the type of wine that is used as the base, as well as the specific distillation process that is used. Some of the most popular types of distilled spirits made from wine include brandy, which is made from distilled wine, and vermouth, which is a fortified wine that has been flavored with herbs and spices.

In the winemaking process, the vintner uses a distillation apparatus to distill the grape must.
The craft distillery specializes in small-batch production, carefully selecting botanicals to infuse flavor before distilling the gin to perfection.
The moonshiner clandestinely distills corn mash in a homemade still hidden deep in the woods.
The whiskey distillery uses traditional copper stills to distill the fermented mash.

Synonyms:

still extract

(of a liquid) to fall or ooze out slowly and in small droplets

The morning dew began to distill from the leaves of the trees, glistening in the early light.
After the rain shower, water began to distill from the eaves of the roof
As the temperature dropped, sweat began to distill from his brow.
The cool air caused moisture to distill from the air conditioning vents.

to turn into vapor and then condense back into a liquid

During the distillation process, the alcohol distills, rising as vapor before condensing back into liquid form in the condenser.
As the mixture heated, the volatile compounds began to distill, forming vapor that later condensed into a pure liquid.
As the temperature dropped, moisture in the air began to distill, forming mist that settled over the landscape.
In the early morning hours, fog started to distill from the lake, enveloping the surrounding area in a hazy veil.

Synonyms:

condense