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distil

/d/I/'st/I/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

    verb.change

    Examples
    The acid distills at a specific temperature.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. extract by the process of distillation

    verb.change

    Examples
    Distill the essence of this compound.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. undergo the process of distillation

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. give off (a liquid)

    verb.body

    Examples
    The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. See <u>Distill</u>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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