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Distillation (alternate #3)

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In 18th century chemistry, this sign indicated the process of distillation.

Distillation can be defined as letting an evaporated substance come into contact with something cold so that it may return to a liquid state.

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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Alchemical Symbols.

Distillation (alternate #3) is part of the Alchemical processes group.

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