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Vocabulary Entry
distil
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To purify a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then cooling it to create a liquid again.
Example Sentences
"The scientist will distil the solution to remove impurities."
"After distilling the water, it became safe to drink."
"They learned how to distil essential oils from plants."
N
noun
The process of purifying a liquid, especially by using heat.
Example Sentences
"The distil of the alcohol took several hours."
"She studied the distil of various types of liquids."
"A good distil can enhance the flavor of the final product."