Synonyms for de canting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-kant
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈkænt

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Définition of de canting

Origin :
  • 1630s, "pour off the clear liquid from a solution by gently tipping the vessel," originally an alchemical term, from French décanter, perhaps from Medieval Latin decanthare "to pour from the edge of a vessel," from de- + Medieval Latin canthus "corner, lip of a jug," from Latin cantus, canthus "iron rim around a carriage wheel." Related: Decanted; decanting.
  • As in pour : verb be or make flowing
  • As in decant : verb tap
  • As in broach : verb open, pierce
  • As in effuse : verb give off
  • As in dip : verb scoop, ladle
  • As in empty : verb remove contents

Antonyms for de canting

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