steam distillation
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steam distillation (countable and uncountable, plural steam distillations)
(chemistry) A technique in which the volatile components of a material are separated by passing steam through the heated material
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It is produced through a steam distillation process but can also be made quite easily at home.
The pure extract can only be made through steam distillation and is not generally suitable for DIY use.