distilledadj.
/dɪˈstɪld/ That has undergone distillation; obtained, purified, or concentrated by distillation. distilled water, water that has been vaporized and then again condensed in drops, so as to be freed from matters held in suspension or solution.
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a1475 Bk. Quinte Essence (1889) 10 Take þe beste vynegre distillid.
1502 tr. Ordynarye of Crysten Men (de Worde) i. ii. sig. a.vi Water of roses, or other water dystylled.
1577 B. Googe tr. C. Heresbach Foure Bks. Husbandry iv. f. 191 Restored to health, by the destilled water of this Thistell.
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §347 So we see distilled Waters will last longer than raw Waters.
1732 J. Arbuthnot Pract. Rules of Diet i. 262 Distill'd Oils turn acrid.
1799 R. Kirwan Geol. Ess. 358 Brisson dissolved 2 oz. of the purest common salt in 16 oz. of distilled water.
1854 J. Scoffern in Orr's Circle Sci. Chem. 490 Neutral acetate of copper is known popularly by the absurd term distilled verdigris.
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