Distillation

C1 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    15 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    70 %
  • Distillation Meanings

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

    Fields related to distillation

    Environmental Science

    Distillation is a method used for water purification, particularly in desalination processes.

    Engineering

    Distillation is commonly used in chemical engineering for purification and separation processes.

    Chemistry

    Distillation is a process used to separate components of a liquid mixture based on differences in boiling points.

    Biology

    Distillation can be used in laboratory settings for the extraction of essential oils from plants.

    Food and Beverage Industry

    Distillation is a key process in the production of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey and vodka.

    Occupation Usage of distillation

    Chemist

    Distillation is used by chemists to separate and purify liquids based on their boiling points.

    Brewer

    Brewers use distillation to create spirits such as whiskey and vodka by separating alcohol from fermented liquids.

    Pharmacist

    Pharmacists use distillation to extract and purify active ingredients from plants for use in medications.

    Environmental Scientist

    Environmental scientists use distillation to analyze and purify water samples for testing contaminants.

    Perfumer

    Perfumers use distillation to extract essential oils from flowers, herbs, and other natural sources for use in perfumes.

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