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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
- /dɪkəntˈeɪʃən/
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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
Definitions of decantation word
- noun decantation the act of decanting a liquid 3
- noun decantation Decantation is the removal of lighter, clearer liquid from a process in which liquids of different densities separate. 3
- verb with object decantation to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment. 1
- verb with object decantation to pour (a liquid) from one container to another. 1
- noun decantation The act of decanting the supernatant liquid from a solid sediment. 1
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Origin of decantation
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Decantation
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preposition
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exclamation
decantation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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