DISTILLATION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Distillation

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling

Short Definition:

action of purifying liquid by process of heating and cooling

Examples:
  • the petroleum distillation process
Definition:

the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something

Short Definition:

extraction of essential meaning or most important aspects of something

Examples:
  • this book represents the distillation of years of experience in the private sector
  • the film is a distillation of personal experiences

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