decant
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But here’s the little trick that makes it feel thoughtful rather than “I just grabbed this on the way in”: decant it.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
I brew it in huge batches and decant it into a glass jug that looks vaguely like a science experiment.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025
The rapid "decant of services" meant the nine-bed ICU was given a temporary new home in the space previously occupied by eye theatre.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025
So don’t let the modest price fool you — crack open the screw cap a few hours before dinner, or better yet, decant it and let it come to life while you cook.
From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023
Heat; add a rod of zinc weighing about 3 grams; allow to stand for a few minutes; decant through a filter; and wash, removing the remaining zinc and returning the tin to the beaker.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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