distillate

[dis-tl-it, -eyt, dih-stil-it] /ˈdɪs tl ɪt, -ˌeɪt, dɪˈstɪl ɪt/

noun

the product obtained from the condensation of vapors in distillation.

any concentration, essence, or abstraction.

Origin

1860-65; < Latin distillātus (past participle of distillāre to trickle down), equivalent to distill- distill + -ātus -ate¹

Examples from the web for distillate

High gasoline inventories and low distillate inventories are the main reasons.

British Dictionary definitions for distillate

/ˈdɪstɪlɪt; -ˌleɪt/

noun

Also called distillation. the product of distillation

a concentrated essence

Word Origin and History for distillate

"product of distillation," 1864; see distill + -ate (1).

distillate in Medicine

distillate dis·til·late (dĭs'tə-lāt', -lĭt, dĭ-stĭl'ĭt)
n.
A liquid condensed from vapor in distillation.