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Decanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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decanting

 

[ dɪˈkæntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquids transfer

Decanting is the process of pouring a liquid from one container to another, usually to separate the liquid from any sediment or impurities that may have settled at the bottom. This technique is commonly used with wines, where sediment formation is typical, allowing for a clearer pour into the glass.

Synonyms

pour, strain, transfer

Examples of usage

  • She is decanting the wine into a carafe.
  • After letting it sit, he began decanting the oil.
  • The laboratory technician is decanting the solution into a clean flask.

Translations

Translations of the word "decanting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decantação

🇮🇳 डिकैंटिंग

🇩🇪 Dekantieren

🇮🇩 dekantasi

🇺🇦 декантація

🇵🇱 dekantacja

🇯🇵 デキャンティング

🇫🇷 décantation

🇪🇸 decantación

🇹🇷 dekantasyon

🇰🇷 디캔팅

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 dekantace

🇸🇰 dekantácia

🇨🇳 分离

🇸🇮 dekantacija

🇮🇸 dekanting

🇰🇿 декантация

🇬🇪 დეკანტაცია

🇦🇿 dekanterleme

🇲🇽 decantación

Word origin

The term 'decant' originates from the Latin 'decantare', where 'de-' means 'off' and 'cantare' means 'to sing'. In the context of liquids, it refers to the act of 'singing off' the sediment often found at the bottom of a vessel. The practice of decanting has been utilized for centuries, particularly with wines and spirits. Originally, this term was more commonly associated with the careful pouring of wine to avoid sediment, but over time it has evolved into a broader term encompassing the transfer of any liquid. In both domestic and industrial settings, decanting continues to play a vital role in ensuring the clarity and purity of liquids before consumption or further processing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,631 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.