distillation

dis·til·la·tion  (dst-lshn) n. 1. The evaporation and subsequent collection of a liquid by condensation as a means of purification: the distillation of water. 2. The extraction of the volatile components of a mixture by the condensation and collection of the vapors that are produced as the mixture is heated: petroleum distillation. 3. A distillate.

distillation simple distillation of water and alcohol

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distillation

Noun

1. the process of evaporating a liquid and condensing its vapour

2. Also: (distillate) a concentrated essence

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distillation  (dst-lshn)

A method of separating a substance that is in solution from its solvent or of separating a liquid from a mixture of liquids having different boiling points. The liquid to be separated is evaporated (as by boiling), and its vapor is then collected after it condenses. Distillation is used to separate fresh water from a salt solution and gasoline from petroleum. The condensed vapor, which is the purified liquid, is called the distillate.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	distillation - the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors distillment natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
	2.	distillation - a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling distillate liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

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distillation

noun essence, extract, elixir, spirit, quintessence