distil (v.)

  1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; water condenses; The acid distills at a specific temperature

    [ Syn: condense , distill ]

  2. extract by the process of distillation; distill the essence of this compound

    [ Syn: distill , extract ]

  3. undergo the process of distillation

    [ Syn: distill ]

  4. give off (a liquid); The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound

    [ Syn: distill ]

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