distill

Definition of distill

Verbs

remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
Synonyms:
make pure, purify, sublimate
distil
undergo the process of distillation
Types:
rectify, refine
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
purge
rid of impurities
Type of:
ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate
to make better
undergo the process of distillation
Synonyms:
distil
extract
extract by the process of distillation
make pure, purify, sublimate
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
Type of:
change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
extract by the process of distillation
"distill the essence of this compound"
Synonyms:
distil, extract
Types:
moonshine
distill (alcohol) illegally; produce moonshine
Type of:
create, make
make or cause to be or to become
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
"The acid distills at a specific temperature"
Synonyms:
condense, distil
Type of:
flux, liquefy, liquify
become liquid or fluid when heated
give off (a liquid)
"The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound"
Synonyms:
distil
Type of:
exudate, exude, ooze, ooze out, transude
release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

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