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

Russia had been one of the world’s largest exporters of diesel and other middle distillates, and traders feared a prolonged shortage.

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

U.S. crude oil inventories rose for a second consecutive week, while gasoline stocks fell and distillate stocks rose, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Diesel is more sensitive than gasoline to geopolitical risk because it is tied to global middle distillate balances and changes to routing for international supply chains.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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