DECOCT


Meaning of DECOCT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈkäkt ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decoctus, past participle of decoquere, from de- + coquere to cook — more at cook

Date: 15th century

1. : to extract the flavor of by boiling

2. : boil down , concentrate

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