fire distillation - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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fire distillation (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Fire distillation" is a noun phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/fɑɪər dɪˌstɪlˈeɪʃən/

Meaning and Usage

Fire distillation refers to a method of extracting essential oils or other volatile compounds from plant materials by using thermal energy, typically through boiling. The term is often used in the context of the production of perfumes, spirits, and other aromatic substances. It implies a traditional and artisanal approach to distillation, contrasting with modern techniques.

Example Sentences

  1. Fire distillation is an ancient technique still employed by some artisan distillers today.
    (La destilación por fuego es una técnica antigua que todavía emplean algunos destiladores artesanales hoy en día.)

  2. The process of fire distillation allows for the extraction of high-quality essential oils.
    (El proceso de destilación por fuego permite la extracción de aceites esenciales de alta calidad.)

  3. Understanding fire distillation can enhance the quality of home-made herbal remedies.
    (Entender la destilación por fuego puede mejorar la calidad de los remedios herbales caseros.)

Idiomatic Expressions

While "fire distillation" itself is not commonly associated with idiomatic expressions, the separate concepts of "fire" and "distillation" can be part of idioms or phrases used in different contexts.

Etymology

The word "fire" comes from the Old English "fyr," which has Germanic roots, indicative of the element combustion. The term "distillation" originates from the Latin "distillare," meaning "to drip down," combining "dis-" (down) and "stillare" (to drip).

Synonyms and Antonyms



25-07-2024