distilled water
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of distilled water
First recorded in 1495–1505
Example Sentences
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They should use distilled water, never from the tap.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The animals received oral doses of flavanols at 25 mg/kg or 50 mg/kg of body weight, while a control group was given distilled water.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026
One innovation was using graphene nanofluid rather than distilled water to transfer the heat.
From BBC • May 19, 2025
Between every property, the team sanitized all soil collection equipment with distilled water and wipes, and changed gloves and boot covers — so that no potential toxins could accidentally track from one site to another.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025
The only part of his formula I know is that he uses distilled water for his ice and distills it himself to be sure.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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