Distillable

/dɪsˈtɪləbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being distilled; suitable for or able to undergo the distillation process.

Etymology

From distill + -able (adjective suffix meaning capable of). English creates adjectives by adding -able to verbs to indicate possibility or capability.

Kelly Says

Not all liquids are equally distillable—some decompose from heat before they can vaporize, so chemists must know which substances will survive the distillation process.

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