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distillation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃn/

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Definition of distillation

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling:the petroleum distillation process
  • 2the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something:this book represents the distillation of years of experience in the private sector [count noun]:the film is a distillation of personal experiences

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Definition of distillation in the US English dictionary