coffey still
Definition
- Noun:
- A continuous distillation apparatus: A "Coffey still" is a specific type of industrial distillation apparatus designed for the continuous fractional distillation of ethanol from fermented liquids, such as those used in producing spirits.
Usage
- The term "Coffey still" is a proper noun referring to a specific invention and design. It is used to describe the apparatus itself or the method of distillation it enables.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Technical Context: The Coffey still, patented by Aeneas Coffey in 1830, is significant in the history of distillation. It is often contrasted with traditional pot stills.
- Example: While pot stills are used for batch distillation, the Coffey still operates continuously.
Variants and Related Words
- Patent still: Another name for the Coffey still, emphasizing its patented design.
- Column still: A broader modern term for continuous stills, of which the Coffey still is an early and influential type.
- Continuous still: The general category of distillation apparatus to which the Coffey still belongs.
Synonyms
- Continuous distillation column
- Patent still
Related Phrases
- Coffey distillation: Refers to the continuous distillation process using a Coffey still.
- Example: Coffey distillation is known for producing a lighter, purer spirit compared to pot still distillation.
Noun
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a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale
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