distillation

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Pronunciation
/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

2 Definition

That which falls in drops.

3 Definition

(chemical engineering) The separation of more volatile parts of a substance from less volatile ones by evaporation and condensation.

4 Definition

The substance extracted by distilling.