Coffey still

noun

A two-column continuous distillation apparatus.

Meanings

nounCoffey still (plural Coffey stills)

plural Coffey stills

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA two-column continuous distillation apparatus.

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Origin

Patented in 1830 by Aeneas Coffey of Ireland.

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