decantation (Meaning)
decantation (n)
the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees
decantation (n.)
The act of pouring off a clear liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decantation
decantation Sentence Examples
- Decantation is a process used in chemistry to separate substances based on their varying densities.
- During decantation, the denser material settles at the bottom of a container while the lighter material remains on top.
- The clear liquid was obtained through decantation of the sediment at the bottom of the beaker.
- Decantation is often employed in winemaking to separate wine from its sediment.
- In laboratories, decantation is a common method for purifying liquids.
- The process of decantation is crucial in the purification of water.
- Through decantation, we were able to separate the oil from the water in the mixture.
- Decantation is a simple yet effective technique for separating heterogeneous mixtures.
- The separation of sand and water through decantation left behind a clear liquid.
- In industrial settings, decantation plays a significant role in the purification of various substances.
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Decantation is a process used in chemistry to separate substances based on their varying densities.
During decantation, the denser material settles at the bottom of a container while the lighter material remains on top.
The clear liquid was obtained through decantation of the sediment at the bottom of the beaker.
Decantation is often employed in winemaking to separate wine from its sediment.
