distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdi-stə-ˌlāt How to pronounce distillate (audio)
-lət;
di-ˈsti-lət How to pronounce distillate (audio)
1
: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation
2
: something concentrated or extracted as if by distilling

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Tackling carbonation, expanding into new markets, and...Sour Patch Kid distillates. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 These components were blended with the goose distillate, and the entire batch was aged for a little more than two years. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024 The traditionally Mexican distillate is derived from the agave plant, often using methods that have been honed across generations, with varieties that impart flavors ranging from smoky to earthy and acidic. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 With locations in Palms, Torrance, West Hollywood and Santa Clarita, the restaurant boasts one of the most extensive mezcal collections in the country, including hard-to-find Mexican distillates such as sotol, raicilla and tequila. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for distillate 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of distillate was in 1839

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“Distillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillate. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

distillate

noun
dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt How to pronounce distillate (audio)
-lət;
dis-ˈtil-ət
: a liquid product cooled from vapor during distillation

Medical Definition

distillate

noun
: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation

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