coffey still

Thân thiện

A worker monitors the Coffey still in a large distillery.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coffey still