Definition

A person or device that makes alcoholic drinks by heating a liquid to create vapor and then cooling it to collect the liquid again.

Example

The distiller carefully monitored the temperature to ensure the best flavor in the whiskey.

Conversation

Have you ever met a distiller before?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They make alcoholic drinks by the process of distillation.

That sounds interesting! I would love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distiller → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "stillare" (meaning to drip or distill). The word describes the process of separating substances by causing them to drip apart, typically in the context of producing spirits or essential oils.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'dripping apart' ('dis-' means apart and 'stillare' means to drip) to remember that a distiller is someone who separates liquids through distillation.

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