verb
decoct
Decoct (verb) means to make a liquid, such as a drink, by steeping something in water.
verb
1
To make a liquid, such as a drink, by steeping something in water.
2
To make something more concentrated by boiling it down.
3
To heat something as though it were being boiled.
4
To make something smaller or weaker.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin dēcoquō ("to boil down"), made up of dē- and coquō ("to cook").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of decoct?
"decoct" (verb) means to make a liquid, such as a drink, by steeping something in water.
What is another word for decoct?
Other words for "decoct" include concentrate, reduce.
What are the different meanings of decoct?
"decoct" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make a liquid, such as a drink, by steeping something in water; 2. To make something more concentrated by boiling it down; 3. To heat something as though it were being boiled.
