noun
- products obtained by distillation, especially purified liquids separated from mixtures by heating and condensation
Usage: plural form of distillate; commonly used in chemistry and industrial contexts
Examples
- The petroleum refinery produces various distillates including gasoline and kerosene.
- Essential oil distillates are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
- The laboratory analyzed the distillates to determine their purity levels.
- Coal tar distillates have industrial applications in manufacturing.
- The distillation process yielded several valuable distillates from the crude oil.
- Alcohol distillates must meet strict quality standards for consumption.