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decanting Meaning & Definition

What Does Decanting Mean?

Decanting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of decant. As a noun, it means The process by which a liquid is decanted.

Decanting Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of decant

Decanting as a Noun

  1. The process by which a liquid is decanted.

Verb

  1. To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
  2. To pour from one vessel into another.

    to decant wine

  3. To flow.
  4. To remove a clone from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
  5. To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.

Synonyms of Decanting

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Decanting in a Sentence

to decant wine

Word Forms & Grammar

decanting

decanting (plural decantings)

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