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decoction

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

Translations

decoctionnoun

decoctions

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

She prepared a herbal decoction to help with the cold.

Она приготовила травяной отвар, чтобы помочь при простуде.

Synonyms

decoctionadjective

/dɪˈkɒk.ʃən/

/dɪˈkɑːk.ʃən/

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

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.