verb
decant
Decant (verb) means to pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
verb
1
To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
2
To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance.
3
To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
4
To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.
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Etymology
From French décanter, from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from dē- + canthus (“beak of a cup or jug”).
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What is the meaning of decant?
"decant" (verb) means to pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
What are the different meanings of decant?
"decant" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment; 2. To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance; 3. To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.