Definitions
- Referring to the process of purifying a liquid by heating it and collecting the vapor. - Talking about extracting the essential or valuable parts from a substance through a process of evaporation and condensation. - Describing the act of separating a mixture into its component parts through a process of heating and cooling.
- Referring to the process of removing or taking out something from a larger whole. - Talking about obtaining a substance or information from a source material through a process of separation or analysis. - Describing the act of drawing out the essence or flavor of a substance through a process of soaking or steeping.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve separating a substance into its component parts.
- 2Both require a process of heating or cooling.
- 3Both can be used to obtain valuable or essential components from a substance.
- 4Both are used in scientific and industrial processes.
- 5Both can be used to create concentrated forms of a substance.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Distilling involves heating a liquid and collecting the vapor, while extracting involves removing a specific component from a larger substance.
- 2Purpose: Distilling is often used to purify a substance, while extracting is used to obtain a specific component or information.
- 3Substance: Distilling is typically used with liquids, while extracting can be used with solids, liquids, or gases.
- 4Equipment: Distilling requires specialized equipment such as a still, while extracting can be done with more basic equipment.
- 5Concentration: Distilling produces a concentrated form of the original substance, while extracting may or may not produce a concentrated form depending on the desired outcome.
Remember this!
Distill and extract are both processes used to separate a substance into its component parts. However, the difference between distill and extract lies in their purpose and process. Distilling involves heating a liquid and collecting the vapor to purify the substance or obtain its essential components. On the other hand, extracting involves removing a specific component from a larger substance or obtaining information from it through a process of separation or analysis.
