distilling Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪlɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Definitions of distilling
- 1. the process of purifying a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to create a liquid.
Example:
The distilling of whiskey requires careful attention to temperature.
- 2. to purify a liquid by heating it until it vaporizes and then cooling the vapor to form a liquid.
Example:
They are distilling the essential oils from the plants.
Synonyms for distilling
Antonyms for distilling
Etymology
The word 'distill' comes from the Latin 'distillare', meaning 'to drip down'.
Examples of distilling in a Sentence
The distilling process can enhance the flavor of the beverage.
After distilling, the alcohol content was significantly increased.
She enjoys distilling her thoughts into concise ideas.
Phrases Using distilling
- distilling knowledge
- the process of extracting essential information or insights from a larger body of knowledge.
- distilling essence
- to extract the most important or fundamental quality of something.
Word Forms
- past Tense
- distilled
- present Participle
- distilling
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- common