Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coction
noun
/kəʊkʃən/
Definition
The act of cooking or preparing food; the process of digesting or transforming substances in the body.
Examples
- The coction of the meal took several hours to perfect.
- In ancient medicine, coction was believed to influence health and wellness.
- Different cultures have their unique methods of coction that enhance flavors.
Meaning
Coction refers to the process of cooking or the physical act of preparing food. In a broader sense, it can also imply the transformation of substances within the body during digestion.
Synonyms
- Cooking
- Preparation
- Processing
- Digesting
