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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDecanting
/dɪˈkæntɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To pour a liquid from one container to another, typically to separate out sediment or to aerate the liquid.
"The sommelier began decanting the wine to enhance its flavors." - 2
To transfer a liquid from a container without disturbing the sediment at the bottom.
"After letting the wine settle, she carefully started decanting it into a crystal carafe."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'decanting' originates from the Latin word 'decantare', which means 'to pour out'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 16th century, primarily used in the context of wine and liquids.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Decanting" is said worldwide
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Décantation
Transliteration: deh-kahn-ta-syon
"La décantation du vin améliore son goût."
Dekantieren
Transliteration: deh-kahn-ti-ren
"Das Dekantieren des Weins verbessert den Geschmack."
Decantazione
Transliteration: deh-kahn-ta-tsyo-ne
"La decantazione del vino ne migliora il sapore."
Decantación
Transliteration: deh-kahn-ta-syon
"La decantación del vino realza su sabor."
Decantação
Transliteration: deh-kahn-ta-sao
"A decantação do vinho melhora seu sabor."
डिकेंटिंग
Transliteration: ḍikēnṭiṅg
"डिकेंटिंग से शराब का स्वाद बढ़ता है।"
分离
Transliteration: fēnlí
"分离酒液可以增强其风味。"
디캔팅
Transliteration: dikhaenting
"디캔팅은 와인의 맛을 향상시킵니다."
デキャンタリング
Transliteration: dekyantaringu
"デキャンタリングはワインの風味を高めます。"
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