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decoction

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

Translations

decoctionnoun

decoctions

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

The herbalist recommended a decoction of chamomile to help with sleep.

L’herboriste a recommandé une décoction de camomille pour aider à dormir.

Additional translations

décoctionSens technique : action ou procédé de faire bouillir une substance pour en extraire les principes solubles.

Synonyms

decoctionadjective

/dɪˈkɒk.ʃən/

/dɪˈkɑːk.ʃən/

Used attributively: e.g., "decoction mash", "decoction method"

Additional translations

décoctifTerme technique, surtout en brassage et en phytothérapie.

decoctionnoun

A liquid preparation made by boiling a substance, typically plant material, in water to extract its active ingredients.

The herbalist recommended a decoction of chamomile to help with sleep.

The act or process of boiling a substance in water to extract its soluble principles.

Decoction takes longer than infusion when preparing certain herbal medicines.

decoctionadjective

Relating to or involving the process of decoction, especially in brewing or herbal preparation.

The brewery employs a decoction mash schedule to enhance malt flavor.