distillate

American  

[dis-tl-it, -eyt, dih-stil-it] / ˈdɪs tl ɪt, -ˌeɪt, dɪˈstɪl ɪt /

noun

1. the product obtained from the condensation of vapors in distillation.

2. any concentration, essence, or abstraction.

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distillate British  

/ ˈdɪstɪlɪt, -ˌleɪt /

noun

1. Also called: distillation.  the product of distillation

2. a concentrated essence

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Etymology

Origin of distillate

1860–65; < Latin distillātus (past participle of distillāre to trickle down), equivalent to distill- distill + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

U.S. crude-oil inventories rose more than expected in a sixth consecutive weekly increase, while gasoline and distillate stocks fell, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The market for what are known as distillate fuels, which include jet fuel and diesel, has become the pressure point in the Iran war.

From Barron's

Energy markets are signaling an even tighter supply for distillate fuels, including diesel and jet fuel, ahead.

From Barron's

Much of crude oil trapped in ships blocked near the chokepoint is medium-sour crude–which produces a higher share of middle distillates such as jet fuel, Barron’s reported Thursday.

From Barron's

Most of the trapped crude oil is medium-sour crude, which produces a higher share of middle distillates such as diesel and jet fuel.

From Barron's

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