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distilled

/dɪˈstɪld/

Meanings
  • the act of treating something with heat in order to extract the essential oils or other desirable compounds; typically used for food, medicines, or fragrances.

    - "Array of Examples sentence for the act of distilling."

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distil , distill , distilled , distilling , distils
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The word 'distilled' comes from the Latin word 'destillare', which means 'to drop off' or 'to drip'. This refers to the process of extracting essential oils or other compounds by heating a liquid and causing the volatile components to evaporate and then condense into a liquid form.


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  1. Alembic: An apparatus used in the process of distillation, typically consisting of a cylindrical or spherical container with a long, narrow neck and a series of condensing chambers or tubes. The alembic is used to contain and heat the liquid being distilled, while the condensing chambers or tubes are used to cool and condense the vapors as they rise from the heating chamber, thus separating the essential oils or other desirable compounds from the water and other impurities.


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Distillation has been an essential part of human culture since ancient times. The process of distillation has been used for various purposes, including the production of food, medicines, perfumes, and other essential commodities. In literature and art, distillation has been used as a metaphor for the process of extracting essential truths or meaning from complex or seemingly chaotic situations.

How to Memorize "distilled"

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    - To memorize the definition of distilled, create a mental image of the process involved. Imagine a container filled with a liquid, such as water or wine. The container is heated, causing the liquid to turn into steam or vapor. The vapor rises from the heating chamber and passes through a series of condensing chambers or tubes. As the vapor cools and condenses, the essential oils or other desirable compounds separate from the water and other impurities. The condensed liquid, which now contains the essential oils or other desirable compounds, is collected and stored for further use.


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