decoct in English dictionary

  • decoct

    Meanings and definitions of "decoct"

    • (cooking) To reduce, or concentrate by boiling down
    • (cooking) To make an infusion
    • verb
      (cooking)
      To make an infusion
    • verb
      (cooking)
      To reduce, or concentrate by boiling down
    • verb
      be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"
    • verb
      extract the essence of something by boiling it
    • verb
      steep in hot water

    Synonyms of "decoct" in English dictionary

    concentrate, reduce, infuse are the top synonyms of "decoct" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of decoct

    • decoct ( third-person singular simple present decocts, present participle decocting, simple past and past participle decocted)
    • decoct (third-person singular simple present decocts, present participle decocting, simple past and past participle decocted)

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