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dekantieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decant verb To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.

Senses

dekantieren is used for these senses in English:

  • decant (transitive) To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.

decant — full definition

  1. verb To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
  2. verb To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance.
  3. verb To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
  4. verb To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.

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