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alambique

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.lɐ̃ˈbi.kɨ/low

a·lam·bi·que

Definition

Apparatus used for distilling liquids, especially in the production of spirits or perfumes.
The brandy was distilled in an old copper alambique.
The intense aroma comes from slow distillation in the still.
Common collocations
copper stillpot still

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-anbiq'.

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