1. the process of pouring a liquid from one container into another, especially to separate the liquid from sediment or impurities that have settled at the bottom
Usage: common in chemistry, cooking, and wine service

Examples

• The chemist used decantation to separate the clear liquid from the solid particles.
• Decantation is a simple method for removing sediment from wine.
• In the laboratory, decantation is often the first step in purifying a mixture.
• The cook performed decantation to drain the oil from the cooked vegetables.
• Decantation works best when the sediment has had time to settle completely.
• This ancient wine requires careful decantation to avoid disturbing the sediment.