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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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 Chong dehydrates this sour black rice, grinds it into a powder, and sprinkles it atop a drink called Kuro Koji, adding a dramatic jet-black top to the cocktail of purple sweet potato, Okinawan rice distillate, sweet sake, shikuwasa, and koregusu. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 While there are industrial versions on the market, mezcal still has a reputation as being the authentic distillate of the people. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 In the heart of London, KOL restaurant is a standout for Mexican cuisine and the UK’s leading advocate for Mezcal, the traditional agave distillate gaining recognition from drinks enthusiasts around the world. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for distillate 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 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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