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Definition of decoct in English: decoctverb dɪˈkɒktdəˈkäkt [with object]Extract the essence from (something) by heating or boiling it. young red oaken leaves decocted in wine make an excellent gargle for a sore mouth Example sentencesExamples - Oil can be made of these by decocting them first in water.
- Extracts were prepared by decocting the dry herb with boiling water for 60 minutes.
- Characteristically, these herbs are usually dry and contain volatile oils and should not be decocted for more than 15 minutes.
- One hundred grams of dried roots or flowers of P. ginseng were decocted with water until the volume was reduced by half.
- First, decoct the tangerine peel and use the boiling water to infuse the tea.
Derivatives noundɪˈkɒktʃədəˈkɑktʃər rare A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or boiling a substance, especially a medicinal preparation made from a plant. the decocture is given to the patient
Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'cook, heat up'): from Latin decoct- 'boiled down', from the verb decoquere, from de- 'down' + coquere 'cook'. Definition of decoct in US English: decoctverbdəˈkäkt [with object]Extract the essence from (something) by heating or boiling it. young red oaken leaves decocted in wine make an excellent gargle for a sore mouth Example sentencesExamples - Characteristically, these herbs are usually dry and contain volatile oils and should not be decocted for more than 15 minutes.
- Oil can be made of these by decocting them first in water.
- Extracts were prepared by decocting the dry herb with boiling water for 60 minutes.
- One hundred grams of dried roots or flowers of P. ginseng were decocted with water until the volume was reduced by half.
- First, decoct the tangerine peel and use the boiling water to infuse the tea.
Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘cook, heat up’): from Latin decoct- ‘boiled down’, from the verb decoquere, from de- ‘down’ + coquere ‘cook’. |