verb
decoct
Decoct (verb) means to make an infusion.
verb
1
To make an infusion.
2
To reduce, or concentrate by boiling down.
3
To heat as if by boiling.
4
To reduce or diminish.
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Etymology
From Latin dēcoquō (“to boil down”), from dē- + coquō (“to cook”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of decoct?
"decoct" (verb) means to make an infusion.
What are the different meanings of decoct?
"decoct" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make an infusion; 2. To reduce, or concentrate by boiling down; 3. To heat as if by boiling.