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decant

de·cant

decant

 
pronunciation:
dih kaent
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: decants, decanting, decanted
definition 1: to pour (wine or other liquid) carefully, so as not to stir up sediment.
definition 2: to pour from one bottle or other container to another.
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derivation: decantation (n.)