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distillation in Greek

distillation in Greek is απόσταξη, απόσταγμα — distillation means the action of falling or being poured out in drops.

distillation in Greek

απόσταξη
noun
Pronounced: apostaxi
απόσταγμα
noun
Pronounced: apostagma
The substance extracted by distilling.

What does "distillation" mean?

  1. noun The action of falling or being poured out in drops.
  2. noun Something that has fallen in the form of drops.
  3. noun The process of separating a liquid mixture by heating it until part evaporates, then cooling the vapor back into liquid.
    "Distillation is how the plant turns salty seawater into drinking water."
  4. noun The act of making a liquid purer by distilling it again and again.
    "Repeated distillation gave the lab a much purer sample of alcohol."
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distillation in a sentence

  • Distillation is how the plant turns salty seawater into drinking water.
  • The chemist explained that distillation works because liquids boil at different temperatures.
  • Repeated distillation gave the lab a much purer sample of alcohol.
  • After a third distillation, the water was clear and free of minerals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "distillation" in Greek?
"distillation" in Greek is απόσταξη, απόσταγμα. distillation means: The action of falling or being poured out in drops.
How do you pronounce απόσταξη?
"distillation" in Greek is απόσταξη, pronounced "apostaxi".
Are there other ways to say "distillation" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "distillation": απόσταξη, απόσταγμα.
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