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Decoction Definition & Meaning

decoction
noun
  1. (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

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Frequently asked questions

What does decoction mean?
(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
What part of speech is decoction?
Decoction is a noun.

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