Distillation is a separation technique that exploits differences in volatility among the components of a liquid mixture. The mixture is heated to a temperature where the more volatile component vaporizes while the less volatile components remain largely liquid; the vapor is then routed to a condenser where it is cooled and returned to liquid form (the distillate), leaving behind the less volatile components (the residue). Simple distillation suffices when volatility differences are large; fractional distillation employs a fractionating column to provide multiple vaporization-condensation cycles for closer-boiling mixtures. The process is governed by vapor-liquid equilibrium principles, particularly Raoult's law for ideal mixtures and the concept of relative volatility for non-ideal systems. [formal: formalisatio | substrate: behavior | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of distillation
Distillation is a separation technique that exploits differences in volatility among the components of a liquid mixture. The mixture is heated to a temperature where the more volatile component vaporizes while the less…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves distillation: states the mechanism (exploits volatility differences), the parameters (heating, vaporization, separation), and the persistence mechanism. Trailer is properly formatted.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves distillation: separates components based on volatility differences. States the mechanism (heating, vaporization, condensation). The definition is specific enough to distinguish from other separation methods. Trailer present. Good.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition of distillation correctly carves the concept: separation technique exploiting volatility differences, with clear mechanism (heating, vaporization of more volatile component). Proper trailer present. Good parameters.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition carves: states what distillation is (separation technique exploiting volatility), its mechanism (heating to vaporize volatile components), and how it operates. Needs the Law 6 trailer but the body itself is sound and precise. The definition is not boilerplate — it distinguishes distillation from other separation methods.