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decoct
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb decoct has 3 senses
- decoct(v = verb.change) Array - extract the essence of something by boiling it; Array is one way to boil
- decoct(v = verb.change) boil down, concentrate, reduce - be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup" is one way to decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
- decoct(v = verb.change) Array - steep in hot water; Array is one way to infuse, steep
Derived form noun decoction1
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
decoct, v.tr. extract the essence from by decoction.
Etymology
ME f. L decoquere boil down
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