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decoct

DEFINITIONS OF: decoct

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v extract the essence of something by boiling it

Type of:
boil
bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point

v steep in hot water

Type of:
infuse, steep
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

v be cooked until very little liquid is left

Synonyms:
boil down, concentrate, reduce
Type of:
decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
decrease in size, extent, or range
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