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Meaning of 'distil' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Distil [ v. t. & i.]
- See Distill.

Meaning of 'distil' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . distil [ v]
Meaning (1):
- extract by the process of distillation
Example in sentence:
  • distill the essence of this compound
Meaning (2):
- undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
Example in sentence:
  • The acid distills at a specific temperature;
  • water condenses
Meaning (3):
- give off (a liquid)
Example in sentence:
  • The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound

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