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decant
1. v. To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
2. v. To pour from one vessel into another.
to decant wine
3. v. (archaic, intransitive) To flow.
4. v. (science fiction) To remove a clone from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
5. v. To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.

Example Sentences

Decant into a spray bottle and use as often as you like.

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