distillation
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Jet fuel is essentially a highly refined form of kerosene with specialised additives, and is usually produced from fractional distillation of crude oil.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The memo did not detail any specific plans for action against foreign entities found to be undertaking distillation of US AI technology.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The government appealed, claiming the ban is needed to enforce spirits taxation, since home distillation is easy to conceal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Rival U.S. firms are sharing information to detect so-called adversarial distillation attempts that violate their terms of service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The Doctorita rolls her eyes while Nino Carlitos explains distillation.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
Vocabulary lists containing distillation
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Chemistry - High School
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Chemistry - Middle School
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