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1. (v.t.) decoct
to extract the flavor or essence of by boiling.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L dēcoctus, ptp. of dēcoquere to boil down)
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1. (verb) decoct
extract the essence of something by boiling it
2. (verb) boil down, reduce, decoct, concentrate
be cooked until very little liquid is left
"The sauce should reduce to one cup"
3. (verb) decoct
steep in hot water
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1. (verb) decoct
to prepare by boiling; to digest in hot or boiling water; to extract the strength or flavor of by boiling; to make an infusion of
2. (verb) decoct
to prepare by the heat of the stomach for assimilation; to digest; to concoct
3. (verb) decoct
to warm, strengthen, or invigorate, as if by boiling
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