stilling

Meanings

• noun

  At stilling, the point when a liquid or gas comes to a standstill in a container during the distillation process.

  - "During the distillation process, the liquid reaches stilling before the essential oils can be collected."
  - "The stilling process is crucial in the production of fine spirits."

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Synonyms

becalm , lull , quell

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Variants

List of all variants of stilling that leads to same result
still , stilled , stilling , stills

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Etymology

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From Old English stilian, meaning 'to still, quiet, or make calm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stilling' is also used in the context of astronomy to describe the apparent motion of stars and planets as they appear to move against the backdrop of the night sky.

2. In the Middle Ages, alchemists believed that the philosopher's stone, which could turn base metals into gold, could only be found through the process of stilling.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distillation: The process of separating components of a mixture by heating and condensing the vapors.

2. Alchemy: An ancient practice that aimed to transform base metals into gold or find the elixir of life.

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Culture

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In alchemy, stilling was a crucial step in the process of transmuting base metals into gold. It involved heating a substance in a container until all motion ceased, allowing the pure essence to be extracted.

How to Memorize "stilling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm, still liquid in a container during the distillation process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate stilling with the calmness and quietness that comes during the distillation process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stilling: Still, Calm, and Tranquil Liquid In Distillation' to remember the meaning.

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