destructive distillation

Noun

Meaning

heating a solid substance in a closed container and collecting the volatile products

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Synonyms

blazing separation burning combustion oxidation extraction distillation purification refinement filtration clarification incineration blistering scorching deflagration
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Antonyms

cold freezing brass monkey ice-cold taters in the mould very cold
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Hypernyms

fractionation fractional process

Hyponyms

carbonization carbonisation

Examples

He prepared acetone by the distillation of the acetates of lead and lime; and he isolated methyl alcohol from the products of the destructive distillation of wood. Robert Boyle

Water-cooled models use engine coolant to keep lubricating oil cooler, avoiding possible oil coking (destructive distillation of engine oil) from the extreme heat in the turbine. Source: Internet

Methanol acquired the name "wood alcohol" because it was once produced chiefly as a byproduct of the destructive distillation of wood. Source: Internet

The destructive distillation of wood to give methanol is the root of its common name – wood alcohol. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

destructive criticism destructive cycle destructive device destructive drinking destructive durability destructive eating habits