[dɪˈkænt]

Definitions

1. verb

to pour (a liquid) from one container to another, especially in order to separate sediment or clarify the liquid

“She carefully decanted the wine into a new bottle.”

2. noun

a spout or tube through which liquid is decanted from a container

“The decant was clogged, so we had to clean it out.”

3. verb

to remove (something) from a container or vessel

“She decided to decant the old paint, as it was no longer usable.”