decoction

noun

de·​coc·​tion di-ˈkäk-shən 

1

: an extract obtained by decocting

2

: the act or process of decocting

Example Sentences

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Coffee brewing is generally classified under three types: decoction, infusion or steeping, and pressure methods. —Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2015

In decoction, ground coffee is in contact with high temperature water for a period of time, causing a more intense extraction [2]. —Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2015

Brewed utilizing a decoction mash, lagered patiently, and made with all German ingredients. —Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 22 Sep. 2022

In vivo evidence demonstrates that gavage feeding the honeysuckle decoction leads to a significant elevation of MIR2911 in mouse blood and lung. —Chao Yan, Scientific American, 17 June 2020

According to its website, the herbs are taken in the form of a tea, or an herbal decoction, which can either be cooked at home or prepared at the clinic. —Gabrielle Bunton, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2021

According to its website, the herbs are taken in the form of a tea, or an herbal decoction, which can either be cooked at home or prepared at the clinic. —Gabrielle Bunton, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2021

According to its website, the herbs are taken in the form of a tea, or an herbal decoction, which can either be cooked at home or prepared at the clinic. —Gabrielle Bunton, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2021

According to its website, the herbs are taken in the form of a tea, or an herbal decoction, which can either be cooked at home or prepared at the clinic. —Gabrielle Bunton, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

decoction

noun

de·​coc·​tion -ˈkäk-shən 

1

: the act or process of boiling usually in water so as to extract the flavor or active principle compare infusion sense 1b(1)

2

a

: an extract or liquid preparation obtained by decocting

b

: a liquid preparation made by boiling a medicinal plant with water usually in the proportion of 5 parts of the drug to 100 parts of water