distilled water — Water that has been purified by heating it to steam and then condensing it back to liquid, removing impurities and minerals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Water that has been purified by heating it to steam and then condensing it back to liquid, removing impurities and minerals
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪld ˈwɔːtər/
Example Sentences
- My car's battery died because I forgot to add distilled water to it - apparently tap water makes it as grumpy as a coffee snob with instant coffee.
- The iron works better with distilled water because it prevents mineral buildup.
- She's so health-conscious that she only drinks distilled water - I told her she's literally paying extra to drink water with the personality removed.
distilled water
NOUN[/dɪˈstɪld ˈwɔːtər/]
Water that has been purified by heating it to steam and then condensing it back to liquid, removing impurities and minerals
The chemist pours distilled water into a test tube for a precise experiment.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Latin 'distillare', meaning 'to trickle or drip down'. Medieval alchemists developed the distillation process to obtain pure substances, and the word reflects this practice of separating liquids through controlled evaporation and condensation.
Breakdown
de- (down) + stillare (to drip, to fall in drops) = distillare (to trickle down). The prefix de- intensifies the action of stillare, literally meaning 'to cause to fall down in drops'.
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📝Examples
“My car's battery died because I forgot to add distilled water to it - apparently tap water makes it as grumpy as a coffee snob with instant coffee.”
“The iron works better with distilled water because it prevents mineral buildup.”
“She's so health-conscious that she only drinks distilled water - I told her she's literally paying extra to drink water with the personality removed.”
“Medical equipment must be cleaned with distilled water to ensure sterility.”
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