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Meaning of decoction
A decoction is a method of extracting flavors or active ingredients from something, typically a plant or herb, by boiling or steeping it in water.
Etymology of decoction
The word "decoction" comes from the Latin "decoctio", which is derived from "decoquere", meaning "to boil down" or "to cook thoroughly".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of extracting flavors or active ingredients from plants or herbs by boiling or steeping them in water.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A liquid extract obtained by boiling or steeping something, especially a plant or herb, in water.
- * The act or process of boiling or steeping something, especially a plant or herb, in water to extract its flavors or active ingredients.
Usage Examples
- The herbalist made a decoction of dried herbs to create a soothing tea.
- * The chef used a decoction of meat and vegetables to make a rich and flavorful broth.
- * The traditional medicine involved making a decoction of certain roots and leaves to treat various ailments.
Antonyms
concentration
purification
clarification
filtration
sedimentation
precipitation
crystallization
distillation
evaporation
drying
dehydration
freeze-drying
powderization
solidification
coagulation
curdling
thickening
gelation
jellification
solidification