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Webster 1913 Edition


Decantation

Deˊcan-ta′tion

(?; 277)
,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
décantation
.]
The act of pouring off a clear liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another.

Webster 1828 Edition


Decantation

DECANTA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of pouring liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another.
DECANT'ED, pp. Poured off, or from one vessel into another.
DECANT'ER, n.

Definition 2024


decantation

decantation

See also: décantation

English

Noun

decantation (plural decantations)

  1. the act of decanting the supernatant liquid from a solid sediment

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