Associations to the word «Decantation»

Wiktionary

DECANTATION, noun. The act of decanting the supernatant liquid from a solid sediment

Dictionary definition

DECANTATION, noun. The act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne