distillation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A process of purifying or separating a liquid by heating it until it evaporates and then cooling the vapour so it condenses back into liquid form.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ is used to separate alcohol from a fermented liquid."
Answer: distillation
In your own words, what does "distillation" mean?
A process of purifying or separating a liquid by heating it until it evaporates and then cooling the vapour so it condenses back into liquid form.
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