| decant | To pour off gently the upper clear portion of a fluid, leaving the sediment in the vessel. Origin: Mediev. L. Decantho, fr. De-+ canthus, the beak of a jug, fr. G. Kanthos, corner of the eye (05 Mar 2000) |
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| decantation | Pouring off the clear upper portion of a fluid, leaving a sediment or precipitate. (05 Mar 2000) |