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decant

verb

Pour out gradually, so as to separate out sediment

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Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

dəˈkænt

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verb

  1. Pour out gradually, so as to separate out sediment

    “The sommelier decanted the wines”

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The sommelier decanted the wines

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