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- [dis-tl-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs tlˈeɪ ʃən/
- /dɪstɪˈleɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-tl-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs tlˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of distillation word
- noun distillation the volatilization or evaporation and subsequent condensation of a liquid, as when water is boiled in a retort and the steam is condensed in a cool receiver. 1
- noun distillation the purification or concentration of a substance, the obtaining of the essence or volatile properties contained in it, or the separation of one substance from another, by such a process. 1
- noun distillation a product of distilling; distillate. 1
- noun distillation the act or fact of distilling or the state of being distilled. 1
- noun distillation The action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling. 1
- noun distillation purification of a liquid 1
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Origin of distillation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English distillacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin distillātiōn- (stem of distillātiō), equivalent to distillāt(us) distillate + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Distillation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distillation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
distillation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distillation
noun distillation
- purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- refining — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.
- cleansing — serving or intended to cleanse
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
- condensation — Condensation consists of small drops of water which form when warm water vapour or steam touches a cold surface such as a window.
Antonyms for distillation
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