distillation

1 of 1noun

/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

Forms:distillations

the changing process of a liquid to a gas and then cooling it which results in the forming of a purified liquid

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.
In chemistry class, we observed how distillation separated water from salt in seawater.
The distillation process helped extract the purest form of the compound for the experiment.
By distillation, the liquid’s impurities were removed, leaving only the concentrated essence.

Synonyms:

a liquid formed after cooling a vapor

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.
He carefully poured the distillation into glass bottles for storage.
The distillation was so pure that it was almost colorless.
After several hours, the distillation had been carefully separated and was ready for packaging.

Synonyms:

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

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.
The book is a distillation of the author's wisdom, offering practical advice on living a fulfilling life.
The poem is a distillation of the poet's reflections on love and loss, expressed through evocative imagery and language.
The sculpture is a distillation of the artist's vision, representing purity and simplicity in form.