Meaning & use
decantation
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The process of pouring a liquid gently from one container into another to separate it from sediment.
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Decantation of the wine removed the fine sediment before serving.
Chemists used decantation to separate the clear solution from the settled solid.
A note on using this word
Common in both winemaking (decanting wine) and chemistry or lab settings, where it's a simple way to separate liquids from solids.
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