distil meaning and definition

DISTIL verb

Definition of distil (verb)

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