decanted
verb (past tense)UK /dɪˈkæntɪd/
US /dɪˈkæntɪd/
Poured a liquid carefully from one container into another.
She decanted the orange juice into a glass pitcher.
SYNONYMS
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Poured wine into a special container so it can breathe before drinking.
The waiter decanted the red wine and let it sit for an hour.
3. Moved people or things from one place to another, often in groups.
The passengers were decanted from the bus at the terminal.
4. Separated a liquid from its sediment by pouring it off gently.
The old oil was decanted to remove the dirt at the bottom.