distill etymology

Etymology:

• Distil (verb):

  • Latin: "destillare"
  • "De-" = down, away
  • "-stillāre" = to drip, trickle

Meaning:

To extract the essential or pure substance from a liquid or mixture by means of vaporization and condensation.

Origin:

The term "distil" originates from the Latin word "destillare" ("to drip down, to trickle"), which is a combination of:

• De- (down, away): This prefix indicates the downward or outward movement of the vaporized liquid as it condenses.
• -stillare (to drip, trickle): This root word refers to the process of liquids falling in small drops or streams.

The term "distil" first appeared in English in the 14th century, and it has been used ever since to describe the process of extracting purer or concentrated substances from various mixtures.

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