distil Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
   condense; distill.
   
   • water condenses
   • The acid distills at a specific temperature
2. verb extract by the process of distillation
   extract; distill.
   
   • distill the essence of this compound
3. verb undergo the process of distillation
   distill.
   
4. verb give off (a liquid)
   distill.
   
   • The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound

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