Definitions

1. verb

to extract or obtain a liquid or a gas from a mixture, especially by heating, and separate it from other substances, often as a result of a chemical reaction.

“The distiller was able to separate the pure water from the mixture of salt and water.”

2. verb

to extract or obtain something, such as a person’s character or a quality, from a particular place or situation.

“The judge was able to distil the truth from the witnesses’ conflicting testimonies.”

3. noun

a liquid obtained by distillation, especially a spirit or a liqueur.

“The distiller produced a fine brandy as a result of the distillation process.”

4. verb

to summarize or express briefly, often in a condensed or abstracted form.

“The journalist was able to distil the complex issue into a simple and concise article.”

5. verb

to produce or separate something, such as a distillate, by distillation.

“The chemist was able to distil the essential oil from the plant.”