Decanting

/dɪˈkæntɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of decant; the process of carefully pouring liquid from one container into another.

Etymology

From decant + -ing (present participle suffix). This form describes the action as it happens.

Kelly Says

Watching someone carefully decanting a bottle of aged wine is like watching a ritual—they pause, tilt, watch the clarity improve—it's become almost ceremonial despite being originally just practical chemistry.

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