Distillation

Definition

Distillation is a process used to separate components based on their different boiling points. It involves heating a liquid until it vaporizes, then cooling the vapor back into liquid form and collecting it separately.

Related terms

Fractional Distillation:

A type of distillation used to separate a mixture of liquids with close boiling points.

Simple Distillation:

A process used to separate components of a liquid mixture that have significantly different boiling points.

Steam Distillation: A special type of distillation used for temperature sensitive materials like natural aromatic compounds.