Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decantation
noun
/ˌdiːˌkænˈteɪʃən/
Definition
Decantation is the process of carefully pouring liquid from one container to another, allowing solids to settle at the bottom.
Examples
- After the wine was left to breathe for a few hours, the decantation helped remove the sediment.
- The chemist used decantation to separate the clear liquid from the solid particles at the bottom of the beaker.
- Decantation is an essential step in the preparation of certain chemical solutions.
Meaning
This technique is often used in laboratories and kitchens to separate a liquid from sediment or to transfer a clear liquid from a mixture.
Synonyms
- Separation
- Poured off
- Transfer
