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decoction

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

decoctionnoun

decoctions

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/

Translations

She prepared a herbal decoction to help with the cold.

Она приготовила травяной отвар, чтобы помочь при простуде.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

decoctionadjective

/dɪˈkɒk.ʃən/

/dɪˈkɑːk.ʃən/

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

Definitions

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.