Meaning of the word decant in English

What does decant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

decant

US /dɪˈkænt/
UK /dɪˈkænt/
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Verb

1.

pour (liquid) carefully from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment

Example:
She carefully decanted the wine into a carafe.
The chemist decanted the clear liquid from the precipitate.
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