Meaning Of The Word Decoct

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Decoct Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Decoct?

decoct in American English
to extract the essence, flavor, etc. of by boiling
transitive verb: to extract the flavor or essence of by boiling

decoct in British English
verb: to extract (the essence or active principle) from (a medicinal or similar substance) by boiling

decoct in the Pharmaceutical Industry
verb: If you decoct the essence or active ingredient from a substance, you to extract it by boiling.

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