Definition of the word distil

The word "distil" has its roots in the ancient Greek and Latin languages. The Greek word "distylon" (δίστυλον) means "to melt" or "to dissolve", while the Latin word "distillare" means "to draw off in drops" or "to distill". This Latin word is derived from "distare", meaning "to stand apart" or "to separate", and "stillare", meaning "to drop" or "to flow". In English, the word "distil" has been used since the 15th century to refer to the process of separating or purifying a liquid by applying heat, often to extract a concentrated essence or oil from a plant or other substance. Today, the word "distil" is used in chemistry, pharmacology, and other fields to describe the process of separating or purifying a substance, as well as to refer to the resulting product.