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Vocabulary Entry
decantation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act or process of decanting; the separation of liquid from solid sediment or the pouring off of liquid from one container to another.
Example Sentences
"The decantation of the wine allowed the sediment to settle at the bottom of the bottle."
"After the decantation, the clear liquid was served in a fine glass."
"The laboratory required careful decantation to ensure purity of the solution."
V
verb
To pour off liquid, especially from a sediment.
Example Sentences
"She decided to decant the syrup into smaller bottles for easier storage."
"The chef will decant the broth before serving it."
"It's important to decant the mixture slowly to avoid disturbing the sediments."