distillate
Distillate definition: the product obtained from the condensation of vapors in distillation.. See examples of DISTILLATE used in a sentence.
[dis-tl-it, -eyt, dih-stil-it]
noun
- the product obtained from the condensation of vapors in distillation.
- any concentration, essence, or abstraction.
Word History and Origins
Origin of distillate1
Example Sentences
It also has fostered marketplaces for pesticide-free cannabis distillate, as brands confronted with adulterated feedstocks seek cleaner supply lines.
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.
U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles likely rose last week, while distillates inventories were seen dropping, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on Monday.
U.S. crude stockpiles were expected to have risen last week, while distillate and gasoline inventories fell, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on Monday.
Refiners, which typically produce more distillates such as diesel and heating oil in autumn, are trying to rebuild inventories of these fuels that are near seasonal record lows.
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