distillate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.
  2. The essence of something.
  3. Diesel fuel.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪstɪlət/ EN-AU ck1 distillate.ogg

Word forms

distillate distillates

Etymology

From distill + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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