English Explanatory Dictionary

decantation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decantation.wav

Word forms

decantation decantations

Etymology

Borrowed from French décantation, decant + -ation.

Derived words

electrodecantation
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