Definitions

1. verb

to purify or separate a substance, especially by heating it to produce a condensed or concentrated form

“The chemist distills the water to remove impurities.”

2. verb

to extract or extract the essence or most valuable part of something

“The distiller distills the flavors from the herbs to create a delicious tea.”

3. verb

to interpret or understand the meaning of something

“She tried to distill the politician’s speech into a simple message.”

4. noun

a process of purifying a substance by heating it to produce a condensed or concentrated form

“The distillation process is used to produce high-quality whiskey.”

5. noun

the act of extracting or extracting the essence or most valuable part of something

“The distillation of flavors in the tea is a key component of its taste.”