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decant

[ dih-kant ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
  2. to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.


decant

/ dɪˈkænt /

verb

  1. to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment
  2. tr to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • de·can·ta·tion [dee-kan-, tey, -sh, uh, n], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of decant1

1625–35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth ( us ) spout, rim of a vessel ( Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of decant1

C17: from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from canthus spout, rim; see canthus
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Example Sentences

I suggest decanting or at least opening this a few hours before dinner.

Another method is to decant the yogurt into a bowl, place a stainless steel spoon in it, and leave it at room temperature for 2 hours.

Boil for five minutes, allow to stand, and decant off clear fluid from sediment.

Allow to stand twenty-four hours, then centrifugalise thoroughly and decant the supernatant fluid into a well-stoppered bottle.

Now decant off the greater part of the water, and repeat the process several times.

Decant off the solution, wash once, strip off the lead, wash and weigh the remaining zinc.

Allow the precipitate to settle, decant on to a filter, and wash with hot water.

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