Distil — synonyms, definition

1. distil (Verb) Brit

47 synonyms

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6 definitions

distil (Verb) — (chemistry) remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation. ex. "distil the water"

distil (Verb) — (chemistry) undergo the process of distillation.

distil (Verb) — (chemistry) purify or isolate using distillation. ex. "distil the essence of this compound"

distil (Verb) — Undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops.

distil (Verb) — Give off (a liquid). ex. "The doctor distiled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound"

distil (Verb) — Make more concise.

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