decantation

noun /,dikæn'teɪʃən/

Definition
the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees
Example
'decantation' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
6
Length
11

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11
Syllables
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