destilar

Definitions of destilar
  1. verb
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
    synonyms: purificar
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    types:
    refinar
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    depurar, purgar, purificar
    rid of impurities
    type of:
    mejorar
    to make better
  2. verb
    fall in drops
    synonyms: chorrear, gotear
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    type of:
    descender
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
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