decanting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pouring a liquid from one container into another, often a bottle into a decanter, to allow the liquid to breathe and improve its taste or clarify it.

  - "Before serving a fine wine, decant it to allow the sediment to settle at the bottom."
  - "The sommelier decanted the Bordeaux to enhance its flavor."
  - "Decanting the oil allows it to separate from the sediment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decanting
canter , dancer , ranting , pantry

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Variants

List of all variants of decanting that leads to same result
decant , decantation , decantations , decanted , decanting , decants

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Etymology

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From Old French 'decanter', meaning 'to empty'.

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Trivia

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1. Decanting is not just for wine. It can also be used for other liquids, such as olive oil and essential oils.

2. The first recorded use of decanting dates back to ancient Egypt.

3. Decanting can help to remove volatile compounds, which can enhance the taste and aroma of a liquid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aeration: The process of exposing a liquid to air to enhance its flavor or aroma. Decanting is a method of aeration.

2. Clarification: The process of making a liquid clear by removing suspended particles. Decanting can be used for clarification.

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Culture

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Decanting is a common practice in the wine industry, as it allows the wine to aerate and release its flavors. It is also used in the culinary world to clarify oils and other liquids.

How to Memorize "decanting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of pouring a liquid from one container to another.
   - Imagine the wine swirling and releasing its aromas as it is decanted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decanting' with the act of serving wine.
   - Remember that decanting is a way to improve the taste of a liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Decanting = Delicious and Clear Antidote to Tasteless Nectar

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