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distillation

noun
/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example Sentences

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms

purification, refinement, extraction, condensation

Antonyms

contamination, impurity

Collocations

distillation process, distillation of alcohol, fractional distillation

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