dry distillation

noun

, Chemistry.

1. destructive distillation.

dry distillation

noun

1. another name for destructive distillation

Example Sentences

Anthracene is one of the last products passing over in the dry distillation of coal-tar.

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After tanning and setting out the goods are treated with the empyreumatic oil obtained by the dry distillation of birch bark.

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The dark-coloured residue left by the dry distillation of turpentine.

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Benzoline is not the same as benzene or benzol, which is one of the products of the dry distillation of coal.

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Acetone, a highly inflammable liquid obtained generally by the dry distillation of acetates.

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