distill — to purify a liquid by heating it until it becomes gas and then cooling it back to liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to purify a liquid by heating it until it becomes gas and then cooling it back to liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪl/
Korean meaning: 증류하다, 정제하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스틸**
Example Sentences
- The professor tried to distill 500 pages of complex theory into a 5-minute explanation, but ended up confusing everyone even more.
- Scientists distill seawater to produce fresh drinking water.
- She managed to distill her grandmother's secret recipe into three simple steps: cook, pray, and add more garlic.
distill
VERB//dɪˈstɪl//
to purify a liquid by heating it until it becomes gas and then cooling it back to liquid
The scientist carefully distills the cloudy liquid into pure, clear drops
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Sitting still, he uses pure skill to distill.
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Origin
From Latin 'distillare', composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'stillare' (to drip or fall in drops), ultimately from Latin 'stilla' meaning 'drop'. The word originally referred to the process of separating liquids through dripping.
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“The professor tried to distill 500 pages of complex theory into a 5-minute explanation, but ended up confusing everyone even more.”
“Scientists distill seawater to produce fresh drinking water.”
“She managed to distill her grandmother's secret recipe into three simple steps: cook, pray, and add more garlic.”
“The company distills essential oils from various plants for aromatherapy products.”
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