Distilled
//dɪˈstɪld// adj, verb
adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of distil form-of, participle, past
- 2 simple past and past participle of distill form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Having been produced by means of distillation. not-comparable, usually
"The distilled spirits are bottled and sold at a handsome profit."
- 2 Having been subjected to distillation. not-comparable, usually
"Once the spirits have been removed, the distilled mash is a waste product, although it is salable if a buyer can be found who can put it to some other productive use."
Example
More examples"As the iron was heating up, Mary poured distilled water into the reservoir to make steam."
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