decantation
verbHow to pronounce decantation:
Definition of decantation:
- decantation (verb):
- to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
Synonyms for decantation:
bleed
clean
clear
draft
drain
draw (off)
effuse
empty
evacuate
exhaust
milk
pump
siphon
suck
syphon
tap
vacate
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