die Destillation
Translation
distillation
Examples
Die Destillation von Alkohol ist ein komplexer Prozess.
The distillation of alcohol is a complex process.
Durch Destillation wird Wasser gereinigt.
Water is purified through distillation.
Grammar Patterns
the ((distillation)) of ((sth.)) The distillation of crude oil is an important process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Filtration, Purification, Extraction
Etymology
From Latin `destillare` meaning 'to drip down', from `de-` (down) and `stillare` (to drip).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'distillation'. Think of the process of making spirits or purified water.