Decocting

/dɪˈkɒktɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of extracting essence or strength from something by heating or boiling.

Etymology

Present participle of decoct, showing the ongoing action of extracting through heat.

Kelly Says

Decocting is what happens when you make tea or soup—you're extracting flavors and compounds into the liquid through heat. It's everyday chemistry that people have been doing for thousands of years.

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