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decanting

The word “decanting” has 3 syllables: de-can-ting

It's pronounced as /dɪˈkæntɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for decanting?

In the thesaurus, “decanting” has 21 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decanting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for decanting

Antonyms for decanting

  • bathing
  • deluging
  • dousing
  • dowsing
  • drenching
  • drowning
  • filling
  • flooding
  • inundating
  • overflowing
  • soaking
  • sousing
  • submerging
  • swamping
  • washing
  • watering
  • wetting

Meanings of decanting

  • verb
    1. To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
    2. To pour from one vessel into another.
    3. To flow.
    4. To remove a clone from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
    5. To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.
  • noun
    1. The process by which a liquid is decanted.

Example Sentences

  • Decanting the wine allowed it to develop a richer flavor before serving.
  • After decanting, the liquid was left to settle in a more refined container.
  • The sommelier was careful when decanting the vintage bottle to avoid disturbing the sediment.
  • We spent the afternoon decanting the freshly made juice into bottles for storage.
  • Decanting the whiskey into a glass decanter made the drink look more elegant.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decanting, such as: bathing, bleeding, cleaning, clearing, deluging, depleting, dousing.

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