decant
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"We were so close again behind him, very tough to put the lap together with the wind. But managed to put a decant lap on the final run and happy with that."
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
If the oil has separated from the paste, decant the tahini to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until emulsified and smooth.
From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022
I poured coffee grounds from a red can into a pot of boiling water, waited to decant cowboy coffee, and thought about how to lose the fox.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022
I keep small salt and pepper grinders in my picnic box, plus packets of condiments or small containers in which to decant perishable condiments.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022
When the zinc is nearly all dissolved, decant off the clear liquid, and dissolve the residue in 2 c.c. of dilute nitric acid.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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