distill
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling it, or to reduce something to its most essential parts.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Distill" is often used figuratively, as in "distill the report into three main points."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The chemist _____ the mixture to separate its components."
Answer: distill
In your own words, what does "distill" mean?
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling it, or to reduce something to its most essential parts.
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