/ Dictionary / Index D destructive distillation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: destruc'tive distilla'tion Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. the decomposition of a substance, as wood or coal, by heating with a minimal exposure to air, and the collection of the volatile products formed. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. destructive destructive interference Related Content Daily Word Quiz: gregarious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language