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decant

[dih-kant] / dɪˈkænt /
VERB
tap
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A previous report from 2022 suggested that a full decant could cost £7bn-£13bn with the building entirely vacated for between 12 and 20 years.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

I brew it in huge batches and decant it into a glass jug that looks vaguely like a science experiment.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

Some terrific directorial touches linger, such as when three characters decant olive oil in sync, the golden lighting and jazzy instrumentals heightening the sense that the trio has achieved a state of flow.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

“We have solutions that we know will decant the system,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022

In five or ten minutes decant off a few c.c. of the liquid, and test with sulphuretted hydrogen for tin.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius




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