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. distillate inventories in March climbed to within the five-year average for the first time in more than a year.

From Reuters

Analysts had expected U.S. crude oil stockpiles to have risen last week, while distillate and gasoline inventories were seen down.

From Reuters

Also boosting prices, U.S. crude and gasoline inventories likely declined last week, while distillate stockpiles are expected to have increased, a preliminary Reuters poll ahead of industry data showed on Monday.

From Reuters

Crude and gasoline inventories in the United States are expected to have fallen last week, while distillate stockpiles are likely to have risen for a third straight week, an extended Reuters poll showed.

From Reuters

One liquid sample tested positive for heavy petroleum distillate, a substance similar to diesel, kerosene and jet fuel, the filing states.

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