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still, term applied to the apparatus used in distillation distillation, process used to separate the substances composing a mixture. It involves a change of state, as of liquid to gas, and subsequent condensation. The process was probably first used in the production of intoxicating beverages.
..... Click the link for more information. , referring either to the flask in which a liquid to be distilled is evaporated, or to other pieces of equipment, or to the entire apparatus. still1 a. a still photograph, esp of a scene from a motion-picture film b. (as modifier): a still camera still2 1. an apparatus for carrying out distillation, consisting of a vessel in which a mixture is heated, a condenser to turn the vapour back to liquid, and a receiver to hold the distilled liquid, used esp in the manufacture of spirits 2. a place where spirits are made; distillery still [stil] (chemical engineering) A device used to evaporate liquids; heat is applied to the liquid, and the resulting vapor is condensed to a liquid state. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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