decoct

[US]/dɪˈkɒkt/
[UK]/dɪˈkɑːkt/

Translation

vt.to boil or simmer (herbs, etc.) to extract flavor or medicinal properties
Word Forms
Third Person Singulardecocts
Present Participledecocting
Past Tensedecocted
Past Participledecocted

Phrases & Collocations

decoct herbs

decoct tea

decoct broth

decoct roots

decoct spices

decoct medicine

decoct mixture

decoct solution

decoct plants

decoct leaves

Example Sentences

it is common to decoct herbs for medicinal purposes.

to make a strong tea, you should decoct the leaves for several minutes.

they decided to decoct the roots to extract their essence.

in traditional medicine, practitioners often decoct various ingredients together.

she learned how to decoct a herbal remedy from her grandmother.

he prefers to decoct his own herbal blends at home.

decocting the bark can yield a potent extract.

many cultures have unique methods to decoct their traditional medicines.

to enhance the flavor, you can decoct the spices before adding them to the dish.

decocting the leaves for too long can make the tea bitter.

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