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Definition of decanting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquid transferRare act of transferring liquid between containersRare
- The decanting of the solution was done carefully.
2.
liquid separationRare process of pouring liquid to separate sedimentRare
- Decanting is essential for serving aged wines.
3.
housingTECH. UK process of rehousing people temporarilyTECH. UK
- Decanting occurred while the building was renovated.
Adjective
chemistryRare involving the transfer of liquidRare
- Decanting wine can enhance its flavor by aerating it.
Images of decanting
act of transferring liquid between containers
Origin of decanting
Latin, decantare (to pour off)
Terms with decanting included in their meaning
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cleaning
separated by washing or decanting
Examples of decanting in a sentence
The lab technician focused on decanting. Decanting allows for a clearer presentation of the liquid. Proper decanting can enhance the flavor of the beverage. The decanting process was necessary due to the flood damage. Residents faced challenges during the decanting to temporary shelters. The decanting process is crucial for this chemical experiment.
Decanting the solution must be done carefully to avoid contamination.
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- French:transvasement, décantant, ...
- German:Umfüllen, Umschütten von Flüssigkeit, ...
- Italian:travaso, trasferimento di liquido, ...
- Spanish:trasvase, trasvase de líquido, ...
- Portuguese:decantação, transfusão, ...
- Chinese:倒液, 分液的, ...
- Japanese:デキャンタージュ, 液体移動, ...
- Arabic:تَرْوِيق, مُخَصَّص لِلسَّكْب, ...
- Hebrew:דְּקַנְטַצְיָה, דֶּקַנְטַצְיוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:переливание, декантация, ...
- Ukrainian:переливання, відстоювання, ...
- Hindi:डिकैंटिंग, तरल छानना, ...
Definition of decant - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
relocationRare UK gradually relocate people or animalsRare UK
- Residents were decanted to temporary housing during renovations..
2.
liquidTECH. pour liquid gently to avoid sedimentTECH.
- She decanted the wine carefully to avoid the sediment.
3.
science fictionTECH. US remove a clone from its growth chamberTECH. US
- The scientists decanted the clone from its artificial womb.
Origin of decant
Latin, decantare (to pour off)
Examples of decant in a sentence
They decanted the villagers to safer areas. He decanted the solution into a clean flask. The chemist decanted the liquid to separate it from the solid. They carefully decanted the specimen for examination. The technician decanted the organism with precision.
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- French:reloger, décanter, ...
- German:umsiedeln, dekantieren, ...
- Italian:spostare, decantare, ...
- Spanish:reubicar, decantar, ...
- Portuguese:realocar, transvasar, ...
- Chinese:逐步迁移, 倒出, ...
- Japanese:移転させる, デキャンタージュする, ...
- Arabic:رَحَّلَ, رَقَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲבִיר בְּהַדְרָגָה, לְהַעֲבִיר בְּעִדָּנוּת, ...
- Russian:постепенно переселять, переливать, ...
- Ukrainian:поступово переміщати, перелити, ...
- Hindi:स्थानांतरित करना, उंडेलना, ...
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