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- distillation/ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/The process of heating a liquid to create vapour and then cooling it to produce a purified liquid; the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something.nounC1
- distillation column/ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən ˌkɒl.əm/A tall industrial apparatus used to separate liquid mixtures into their component parts based on differences in boiling points.nounC1/C2
- distilled water/dɪˈstɪld ˈwɔːtə/Water that has been purified by boiling it into vapour and then condensing it back into liquid, removing impurities and minerals.nounLow-medium
- distiller/dɪˈstɪlə/A person or company that produces spirits (like whisky or gin) or essential oils through the process of distillation.nounC1
- distillers' grain/dɪˈstɪləz ɡreɪnz/The solid residue of cereal grains left after the process of distillation, particularly in the production of alcohol (e.g., whiskey, ethanol).nounLow (C2)
- distillery/dɪˈstɪləri/A factory or facility where alcoholic spirits (e.g., whisky, gin, vodka) are produced by distillation.nounC1
- distillment/dɪˈstɪlmənt/The process or act of distilling; a condensed essence or extract obtained through distillation.nounRare
- distinction/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/A clear difference or contrast between two things.nounC1
- distinctive feature/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv ˈfiːtʃə/A characteristic that makes something or someone clearly different from others of the same type.nounC1
- distinctiveness ratio/dɪˈstɪŋ(k)tɪvnəs ˈreɪʃiəʊ/A quantitative measure used in linguistics and data analysis that expresses how distinctive or unique a particular feature, word, or element is within a specific context or dataset, often by comparing its frequency in a target set to its frequency in a reference set.nounC2
- distinguish/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/To recognize, perceive, or point out a difference; to make oneself noteworthy or outstanding.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1 (Very High Frequency within this band)
- distinguished conduct medal/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈkɒndʌkt ˈmɛd(ə)l/A British military decoration awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks for acts of exemplary bravery and distinguished conduct during active operations against the enemy.nounLow
- distinguished flying cross/dɪˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ krɒs/A military award given for heroism or extraordinary achievement during aerial flight operations.nounC2
- distinguished service cross/dɪˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt ˈsɜː.vɪs ˈkrɒs/A military decoration awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat against an armed enemy, typically below the level required for the Medal of Honor. In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, it is often a specific gallantry award.nounC1/C2
- distinguished service medal/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːvɪs ˈmɛdəl/A military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to a government.nounC1
- distinguished service order/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːvɪs ˈɔːdə(r)/A specific, high-level British military award for distinguished service in combat.nounC1
- distomatosis/ˌdɪs.tə.məˈtəʊ.sɪs/A parasitic disease caused by trematode worms (flukes) of the genus Fasciola, primarily affecting livestock and occasionally humans, causing liver damage.nounVery low (Technical/Specialist)
- distort/dɪˈstɔːt/to change the shape, appearance, or sound of something so that it becomes unclear, unnatural, or false.verbverb-transitiveC1
- distortion/dɪˈstɔːʃn/The action or result of twisting or changing something so that it appears false, misrepresented, or out of shape.nounC1
- distract/dɪˈstrækt/To divert someone's attention away from something, making them lose focus or concentration.adjectiveverbverb-transitiveB1
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