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Meaning of distillate
The primary meaning of the word "distillate" is a liquid product of distillation.
Etymology of distillate
The word "distillate" originates from the verb "distill", which comes from the Old French "distiller", derived from the Latin "distillare", meaning "to drip or trickle", and "stillare", meaning "to drop", which is a frequentative form of "stilla", meaning "drop"
Historically, the term "distillate" has been used since the 15th century to describe the product of distillation, particularly in the context of alchemy and the production of spirits
Synonyms
extract
concentrate
purify
refine
condense
clarify
filter
separate
isolate
abstract
derive
obtain
acquire
gather
collect
harvest
reap
cull
winnow
sift
strain
sieve
pure
essence
quintessence
substance
liquor
spirit
solution
liquid
mixture
compound
combination
amalgam
blend
fusion
compound
concoction
brew
infusion
decoction
elixir
potion
Definitions
- A liquid product of distillation, especially a concentrated or purified form of a substance
- * The result or product of a process of distillation, especially one that involves the purification or concentration of a substance
Usage Examples
- The distillate from the still was a clear, potent liquor
- * The scientist carefully collected the distillate from the experiment and analyzed its properties
- * The whiskey distillate was aged in oak barrels to give it a rich, complex flavor
Antonyms
impurity
contaminant
pollutant
adulterant
diluent
solvent
mixture
composite
amalgam
fusion
combination
compound
blend
solution
suspension
colloid
emulsion
composite
alloy
amalgam
hybrid