noun
distillation
Distillation (noun) means the act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
noun
1
The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
2
That which falls in drops.
3
The separation of more volatile parts of a substance from less volatile ones by evaporation and condensation.
4
Purification through repeated or continuous distilling; rectification.
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Etymology
From Middle English distillacioun, from Anglo-Norman distillacioun, from Latin distīllātiōnem, accusative of distīllātiō.
Rhymes for distillation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of distillation?
"distillation" (noun) means the act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
What are the different meanings of distillation?
"distillation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops; 2. That which falls in drops; 3. The separation of more volatile parts of a substance from less volatile ones by evaporation and condensation.