distilled

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As sunlight is absorbed, the water evaporates and is distilled into fresh water.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Under U.S. law, bourbon must be distilled from a mix of grains containing at least 51% corn, and aged in new, charred barrels of oak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Antonelli prevailed in a gripping race, initially staging a three-car fight also including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, before the race distilled down to a tussle between the Mercedes and Norris.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

They should use distilled water, never from the tap.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

In this chapter, I want to try to dig deeper into why that’s the case by looking at the outlier in its purest and most distilled form—the genius.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell