Decocting

Decocting
Decoct De*coct", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decocted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Decocting}.] [L. decoctus, p. p. of decoquere to boil down; de- + coquere to cook, boil. See {Cook} to decoct.] 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. [1913 Webster]

2. To prepare by the heat of the stomach for assimilation; to digest; to concoct. [1913 Webster]

3. To warm, strengthen, or invigorate, as if by boiling. [R.] ``Decoct their cold blood.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • decocting — de·coct || dɪ kÉ’kt v. extract a substance through boiling …   English contemporary dictionary

  • decoction — noun Date: 15th century 1. an extract obtained by decocting 2. the act or process of decocting …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • decoction — decoctive, adj. /di kok sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of decocting. 2. Pharm. a. an extract obtained by decocting. b. water in which a crude vegetable drug has been boiled and which therefore contains the constituents or principles of the substance… …   Universalium

  • decoction — de•coc•tion [[t]dɪˈkɒk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of decocting 2) pha an extract obtained by decocting • Etymology: 1350–1400; < OF < LL de•coc′tive, adj …   From formal English to slang

  • decoction — [dē käk′shən] n. 1. a decocting or being decocted 2. an extract produced by decocting …   English World dictionary

  • Decoct — De*coct , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decocted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Decocting}.] [L. decoctus, p. p. of decoquere to boil down; de + coquere to cook, boil. See {Cook} to decoct.] 1. To prepare by boiling; to digest in hot or boiling water; to extract the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Decocted — Decoct De*coct , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decocted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Decocting}.] [L. decoctus, p. p. of decoquere to boil down; de + coquere to cook, boil. See {Cook} to decoct.] 1. To prepare by boiling; to digest in hot or boiling water; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Traditional Korean medicine — (Hangul: 한의학, Hanja: 韓醫學) developed with the influence of Traditional Chinese medicine. Its techniques in treatment and diagnosis are similar to other traditional medicine.HistoryKorean medicine was originated in ancient times. In Gojoseon ,… …   Wikipedia

  • Matcha — Type: Green Other names: 抹茶, fine powder tea …   Wikipedia

  • Coffee substitute — Coffee substitutes are non coffee products, usually without caffeine, that are used to imitate coffee. Coffee substitutes can be used for medical, economic and religious reasons, or simply because coffee is not readily available. Roasted grain… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”