distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdi-stə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

di-ˈsti-lət 

1

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation

2

: something concentrated or extracted as if by distilling

Examples of distillate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some producers are now opting not to certify their mezcal — which means it can’t be called mezcal — and refer instead to it as an agave spirit or agave distillate. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

According to master distiller Elizabeth McCall, there was some residual distillate left in the receiving tanks of the pot still. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025

The Refining business refines crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products, such as gasoline, distillates and aviation fuels, as well as renewable fuels, at 12 refineries in the U.S. and Europe. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025

The balance of the lighter, sweeter Dominican distillate and the pot still funk is just about perfect, with its notes of caramel, pineapple and overripe banana able to appeal to novices and connoisseurs alike. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for distillate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

dis-ˈtil-ət

: a liquid product cooled from vapor during distillation

Medical Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt  -lət; dis-ˈtil-ət 

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation