decant

[ dih-kant ]

/ dɪˈkænt /

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verb (used with object)

to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.

to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.

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Origin of decant

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

OTHER WORDS FROM decant

de·can·ta·tion

[dee-kan-tey-shuhn], /ˌdi kænˈteɪ ʃən/, noun

Words nearby decant

decanedioic acid, decani, decanoic acid, decanol, decanormal, decant, decanter, decapitalize, decapitate, decapod, Decapolis

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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 Post
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.
How to make your own kashk, a creamy, tangy staple of Iranian cuisine|Naz Deravian|March 12, 2021|Washington Post
Boil for five minutes, allow to stand, and decant off clear fluid from sediment.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
Allow 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 Eyre

Now 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 Beringer
Allow 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

decant

/ (dɪˈkænt) /

verb

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

Word Origin for decant

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

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