Distillation
(noun)
- A process in which a mixture of liquids is separated into its constituent parts by heating and condensation.
- A purified form of a substance obtained through distillation.
Origin:
From the latin distillare, meaning "to drip" or "to filter".
Examples:
- The distillation of alcohol from fermented liquids is an ancient process.
- The distillation of essential oils from plants is used in the production of perfumes and aromatherapy.
- The distillation of crude oil into various fuels is a major industry.
- The distillation of seawater to obtain drinking water is essential for survival at sea.
- The distillation of the mixture of liquids produced a clear, pure product.