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Decantation Definition & Meaning

decantation
noun
  1. the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees

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What does decantation mean?
the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees
What part of speech is decantation?
Decantation is a noun.

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