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
Sitting still, he uses pure skill to distill.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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