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decant
UK
/dɪˈkænt/
US
/dɪˈkænt/
decanted
Past Simple
decanted
Past Participle
decanting
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈkænt/
US
/dɪˈkænt/
Translations
She carefully decanted the wine into a crystal carafe to avoid the sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
Elle a soigneusement décanté le vin dans une carafe en cristal pour éviter le dépôt au fond de la bouteille.
Additional translations
Definitions
She carefully decanted the wine into a crystal carafe to avoid the sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
The hospital staff had to decant patients to a temporary facility during the renovation.
decants
pl
UK
/dɪˈkænt/
US
/dɪˈkænt/
Used for a quantity of liquid poured off (e.g., a perfume sample) or, less commonly, for the act of decanting.
Translations
I bought a 5-milliliter decant of the new perfume before purchasing the full bottle.
J’ai acheté un décant de 5 millilitres du nouveau parfum avant d’acheter le flacon complet.
Additional translations
Definitions
I bought a 5-milliliter decant of the new perfume before purchasing the full bottle.
Attributive use, chiefly British, describing temporary accommodation or facilities used while occupants are relocated.
Translations
The tenants were moved into decant housing while the tower block was refurbished.
Les locataires ont été transférés dans un logement de relogement pendant la rénovation de la tour.
Definitions
The tenants were moved into decant housing while the tower block was refurbished.
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