distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdi-stə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

di-ˈsti-lət 

1

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation

2

: something concentrated or extracted as if by distilling

Examples of distillate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With locations in Palms, Torrance, West Hollywood and Santa Clarita, the restaurant boasts one of the most extensive mezcal collections in the country, including hard-to-find Mexican distillates such as sotol, raicilla and tequila. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024

Chong dehydrates this sour black rice, grinds it into a powder, and sprinkles it atop a drink called Kuro Koji, adding a dramatic jet-black top to the cocktail of purple sweet potato, Okinawan rice distillate, sweet sake, shikuwasa, and koregusu. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

While there are industrial versions on the market, mezcal still has a reputation as being the authentic distillate of the people. —Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

In the heart of London, KOL restaurant is a standout for Mexican cuisine and the UK’s leading advocate for Mezcal, the traditional agave distillate gaining recognition from drinks enthusiasts around the world. —Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt 

-lət;

dis-ˈtil-ət

: a liquid product cooled from vapor during distillation

Medical Definition

distillate

noun

dis·​til·​late ˈdis-tə-ˌlāt  -lət; dis-ˈtil-ət 

: a liquid product condensed from vapor during distillation