distillate

/ˈdɪstɪlət/

distillate noun: the liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.

Noun

distillate (countable and uncountable, plural distillates)

The liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.
(broadly) The essence of something.
(Australia) Diesel fuel.
(US, obsolete) A low-grade fuel produced in the distillation of petroleum for gasoline and largely a waste product.

distillate meaning in Tamil and Tagalog

distillate in Tamil

வடிநீர்மம், காய்ச்சிவடித்த பொருள், வடிதிரவம், காய்ச்சிவடித்தபொருள்

distillate in Tagalog

liquid that has been condensed from vapour: sinintay, siningawkintay

Forms of distillate

plural	distillates

Origin of distillate

From distill + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Words formed from distillate

Questions about distillate

What does distillate mean?: Distillate means the liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.
What is distillate in Tamil?: Distillate in Tamil is வடிநீர்மம், காய்ச்சிவடித்த பொருள், வடிதிரவம். See Distillate meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is distillate?: Distillate is a noun.
How do you pronounce distillate?: Distillate is pronounced /ˈdɪstɪlət/.
What is the plural of distillate?: The plural of distillate is distillates.

Words near distillate in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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