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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

distill

IPA: /dɪˈstɪl/

KK: /dɪˈstɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a liquid by heating a substance and collecting the vapor that forms, often used in the context of making spirits or purifying liquids.

Example: The essential oils will distill from the plant material during the process.

transitive verb

Definition: To purify or separate a liquid by heating it and collecting the vapor, or to extract the main ideas or essential elements from something.

Example: The scientist will distill the solution to obtain a pure sample.

distillate

IPA: /dɪˈstɪlət/

KK: /dɪˈstɪlət/

noun

Definition: A liquid that has been separated from a mixture through the process of distillation, often to purify or concentrate it.

Example: The distillate from the process was collected in a separate container.

distillation

IPA: /dɪsˈtɪl.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈtɪl eɪ ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of purifying a liquid by heating it until it evaporates and then collecting the vapor as it cools and condenses back into a liquid.

Example: The distillation of water makes it safe to drink by removing impurities.

distinctiveness

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unique or different from others.

Example: The distinctiveness of her artwork made it stand out in the gallery.

distinctness

IPA: /dɪsˈtɪŋkt.nəs/

KK: /dɪsˈtɪŋktnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being different or separate from others; uniqueness.

Example: The distinctness of her voice made her stand out in the choir.

distingue

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡ/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋɡ/

adjective

Definition: Having a stylish and elegant appearance, often suggesting a sense of superiority or distinction.

Example: She walked into the room with a distingue air, catching everyone's attention.

distinguishable

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized as different or unique from something else.

Example: The two colors are distinguishable from each other in bright light.

distinguishably

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be recognized as different or distinct from something else.

Example: The two paintings were distinguishably different in style and color.

distinguished

IPA: //dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt//

KK: /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of excellence or respect; recognized for achievements or quality.

Example: The distinguished professor received an award for his groundbreaking research.

distort

IPA: /dɪˈstɔːrt/

KK: /dɪˈstɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it is no longer accurate or true, often by twisting or altering its original form.

Example: The funhouse mirrors distort your reflection, making you look taller or shorter.

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