distilling

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  1. See Distill.

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  1. give off (a liquid)
  2. undergo the process of distillation
  3. extract by the process of distillation
  4. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

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  • Whisky-distilling, too, was established at different places, and Scotch strong ale had even acquired a great and just reputation both at home and abroad; but the whisky was “still capable of great improvement in the quality and taste,” and the ale trade “might be carried to a much greater height,” and these ends might be severally promoted by prizes for the best tun of whisky and the best hogshead of strong ale. —  Life of Adam Smith
  • In the world of distilling, there is no such thing as overnight success. —  Boston.com Most Popular
  • It can be done by re-distilling or distilling the material. —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
  • Deacon Willie Brown, in whose room the distilling was being carried on, was arrested. —  Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack
  • Recourse was had to the cotton wood, which was abundant; on trial its charcoal was found fully equal to that of the willow for the purpose, and was, thereafter always used Charcoal for gunpowder must be made by what is termed the distilling process; that is, the wood must be heated in iron retorts to the proper degree, to have it of the best quality and free from sand or grit. —  History of the Confederate Powder Works
 

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