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decoction

decoction

Noun

pl: decoctions

This term is primarily used in pharmacological, botanical, and historical medical contexts. It describes a specific method of extraction that differs from infusion; while an infusion involves steeping a substance in hot water (like tea), a decoction requires boiling the material to break down tougher cellular structures, such as roots, bark, or seeds.

In modern usage, the word often carries a connotation of traditional or folk medicine. It is a technical term that specifies both the process of boiling and the resulting concentrated liquid, making it more precise than general terms like brew or extract.

Meanings

Noundecoction

A concentrated liquid produced by boiling a substance, such as a herb or root, to extract its chemical components.

The apothecary prepared a potent decoction of cinnamon and ginger to treat the cold.

Noundecoction

The process of extracting the essence of a substance by boiling it in a liquid.

The traditional method of decoction requires simmering the bark for several hours.

Examples

The herbalist prepared a potent decoction of cinnamon and ginger to treat the cold.

Health

The herbalist prepared a potent decoction of cinnamon and ginger to treat the cold.

Drink this decoction slowly to feel the full effect of the roots.

Fantasy

Drink this decoction slowly to feel the full effect of the roots.

A decoction is typically used for tougher plant materials like bark or roots.

Trivia

A decoction is typically used for tougher plant materials like bark or roots.

The ancient text describes the decoction of willow bark as a way to reduce fever.

History

The ancient text describes the decoction of willow bark as a way to reduce fever.

I wonder if this decoction will actually work on my cough.

none

I wonder if this decoction will actually work on my cough.

The process of decoction requires simmering the herbs for at least twenty minutes.

Health

The process of decoction requires simmering the herbs for at least twenty minutes.

Stir the pot carefully until the decoction reaches a deep amber color.

Fantasy

Stir the pot carefully until the decoction reaches a deep amber color.

The pharmacist explained that a decoction is more concentrated than a simple infusion.

Health

The pharmacist explained that a decoction is more concentrated than a simple infusion.

He spent the afternoon perfecting a decoction of rare forest fungi.

Supernatural

He spent the afternoon perfecting a decoction of rare forest fungi.

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