Definition of Decoct
De`coct´
v. t.
1.
To
prepare
by
boiling
;
to
digest
in
hot
or
boiling
water
;
to
extract
the
strength
or
flavor
of
by
boiling
;
to
make
an
infusion
of
.
[
imp
. &
p
.
p
.
Decocted
;
p
.
pr
. &
vb
.
n
.
Decocting
.]
2.
To
prepare
by
the
heat
of
the
stomach
for
assimilation
;
to
digest
;
to
concoct
.
3.
To
warm
,
strengthen
,
or
invigorate
,
as
if
by
boiling
.
Related Words
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,
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