distillation
Distillation (noun) means the action of falling or being poured out in drops.
noun
1
The action of falling or being poured out in drops.
2
Something that has fallen in the form of drops.
3
The process of separating a liquid mixture by heating it until part evaporates, then cooling the vapour back into liquid.
4
The act of making a liquid purer by distilling it again and again.
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Etymology
Descended from Middle English distillacioun, from Anglo-Norman distillacioun, from Latin distīllātiōnem, the accusative of distīllātiō.
Synonyms
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distillment
distillate
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Rhymes for distillation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of distillation?
"distillation" (noun) means the action of falling or being poured out in drops.
What is another word for distillation?
Other words for "distillation" include distillment, distillate.
What is the opposite of distillation?
The opposite of "distillation" is contamination.
What are the different meanings of distillation?
"distillation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of falling or being poured out in drops; 2. Something that has fallen in the form of drops; 3. The process of separating a liquid mixture by heating it until part evaporates, then cooling the vapour back into liquid.
