distilled water

noun

1. water from which impurities, as dissolved salts and colloidal particles, have been removed by one or more processes of distillation; chemically pure water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of distilled water¹

First recorded in 1495–1505

Example Sentences

What resulted, however, was a show that left Parker criticized as “distilled water” by a fellow conservative.

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For comparison, the gas may be passed through a test-tube containing an equal amount of distilled water.

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Distilled water may be used for dilution, but is more liable to cause error.

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The excess of stain is poured off, and the preparation introduced slowly, with the film side down, into distilled water.

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The glass should then be washed thoroughly, rinsed in distilled water, and the solution should then be used.

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If he had been an Enslee Estate, he could have offered his guests toast and distilled water without being suspected of poverty.

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