Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun distillation

2 senses of distillation

Sense 1
distillation, distillment -- (the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors)
       => natural process, natural action, action, activity -- (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity")

Sense 2
distillate, distillation -- (a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling)
       => liquid -- (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)