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Definition of decant verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

decant

verb

NAmE//dɪˈkænt//

decant something (into something)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they decant

he / she / it decants

past simple decanted

-ing form decanting

to pour liquid, especially wine, from one container into another Decant the wine and allow it to stand at room temperature for a couple of hours.

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