Distillates

/ˈdɪstɪleɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of distillate; multiple pure liquids produced by distillation processes.

Etymology

Regular plural of distillate, adding -s to the Latin-derived noun to create the plural form in English.

Kelly Says

The petroleum industry produces dozens of different distillates from crude oil—gasoline, diesel, and kerosene are just the most famous examples of this ancient technology applied to modern fuel.

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