distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdi-stə-ˈlā-shən 
1
a
: the process of purifying a liquid by successive evaporation and condensation
b
: a process like distillation
gradual distillation of the truth
also
: an instance of such distilling
2
: something distilled : distillate sense 2
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
These Days is the distillation of years of Usrey refining that approach.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
Presenting a Broadway send-up, Ginger’s number represents a perfect distillation of the quality ceiling baked into the talent-show challenge.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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“Distillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdis-tə-ˈlā-shən
: a process of heating a liquid or solid until it sends off a vapor and then cooling the vapor until it becomes liquid
Medical Definition
distillation
noun
dis·til·la·tion
ˌdis-tə-ˈlā-shən
1
: a process that consists of driving gas or vapor from liquids or solids by heating and condensing to liquid products and that is used especially for purification, fractionation, or the formation of new substances
2
: something distilled
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