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1. (n.) decoction
the act of decocting.
2. decoction
an extract obtained by decocting.
Etymology: (1350–1400; < OF < LL)
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1. (noun) decoction
(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
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1. (noun) decoction
the act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues
2. (noun) decoction
an extract got from a body by boiling it in water
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