distillation
Translation
distillation
Examples
The distillation of water removes impurities.
The distillation of water removes impurities.
His summary was a distillation of the main points.
His summary was a distillation of the main points.
Grammar Patterns
((the distillation of sth.)) the process of distilling (sth.) The distillation of seawater produces fresh water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purification, refining, essence, quintessence
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'stillare' (to drip). Literally 'dripping apart'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'still' water 'dripping' down during the purification process.