decoction

noun

de·​coc·​tion di-ˈkäk-shən 

1

: an extract obtained by decocting

2

: the act or process of decocting

Examples of decoction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those who know how to prepare and utilize its infusions, decoctions, and teas, swear by yarrow for treatment of headaches, flu, stomach disorders and a host of other ailments. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025

Eventually, the minimal binary decoction of the caapi vine plus chacruna or chacropanga was discovered. —Literary Hub, 16 July 2025

Expect a moment suspended in time around a bold menu employing techniques such as slow cooking, fermentation and decoction. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025

Explore the art and science of mushroom cultivation, and learn how to extract mushrooms to create an effective tincture or decoction. —Corey Sheldon | , oregonlive, 28 July 2023

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for decoction

• concoction
• auction

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