decoct

[ dih-kokt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to extract the flavor or essence of by boiling.

Origin of decoct

1
1375–1425; late Middle English decocten<Latin dēcoctus boiled down; see decoction

Other words from decoct

  • un·de·coct·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for decoct

decoct

/ (dɪˈkɒkt) /


verb
  1. to extract (the essence or active principle) from (a medicinal or similar substance) by boiling

Origin of decoct

1
C15: see decoction

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