decant
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But Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, who opposes the full decant option, said the proposals were "absurd".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
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
Some terrific directorial touches linger, such as when three characters decant olive oil in sync, the golden lighting and jazzy instrumentals heightening the sense that the trio has achieved a state of flow.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023
I keep small salt and pepper grinders in my picnic box, plus packets of condiments or small containers in which to decant perishable condiments.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022
Add a rod of zinc to the freely-acid hot solution, and in a few minutes decant through a filter and wash with water, after having removed the zinc.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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