(chemistry) The heating of a material, such as coal or wood, in an inert atmosphere, at a high temperature such as to cause decomposition; the principal products include oils and tars from which many useful organic compounds may be obtained; town gas and coke were obtained in this way.

a long-term or primary goal

Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress. / Mad; insane.

celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious / Having a dignified appearance or demeanor / (mathematics) Specified, noted.

simple past tense and past participle of distinguish

Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.

present participle of distress

(active sense) Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful. / (passive sense) Causing or giving rise to distrust.

Lack of trust or confidence.

To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.