Distillation Process

Definition

The distillation process is a separation technique used to separate two or more liquids by utilizing their different boiling points. It involves heating a mixture, collecting the vapor that forms, and then condensing it back into a liquid.

Related terms

Boiling Point:

The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

Vaporization:

The process of turning a liquid into vapor.

Condensation:

The process of changing vapor or gas back into its liquid form.