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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.

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