decant
to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.
Origin of decant
1Other words from decant
- de·can·ta·tion [dee-kan-tey-shuhn], /ˌdi kænˈteɪ ʃən/, noun
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How to use decant in a sentence
I suggest decanting or at least opening this a few hours before dinner.
Sip this $13 prosecco to turn an ordinary day into a celebration | Dave McIntyre | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostAnother 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.
How to make your own kashk, a creamy, tangy staple of Iranian cuisine | Naz Deravian | March 12, 2021 | Washington PostBoil for five minutes, allow to stand, and decant off clear fluid from sediment.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreAllow to stand twenty-four hours, then centrifugalise thoroughly and decant the supernatant fluid into a well-stoppered bottle.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreNow decant off the greater part of the water, and repeat the process several times.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneaux
decant off the solution, wash once, strip off the lead, wash and weigh the remaining zinc.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerAllow the precipitate to settle, decant on to a filter, and wash with hot water.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
British Dictionary definitions for decant
/ (dɪˈkænt) /
to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment
(tr) to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished
Origin of decant
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