Definition of distills

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  • distills is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
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Definition of distills

  • remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. make pure
    2. purify
    3. sublimate
  • undergo the process of distillation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. distil
  • give off (a liquid) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound

    Synonyms

    1. distil
  • extract by the process of distillation (verb)

    Examples

    1. distill the essence of this compound

    Synonyms

    1. distil
    2. extract
  • undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops (verb)

    Examples

    1. The acid distills at a specific temperature

    Synonyms

    1. condense
    2. distil

See definition of distills in Merriam Webster