1. plural of decantation; the process of pouring a liquid from one container into another, typically to separate it from sediment or to aerate it
Usage: commonly used in chemistry, cooking, and wine service
2. plural of decantation; the act of transferring wine from its bottle to a decanter for serving or aging
Usage: wine and beverage context

Examples

• The chemist performed several decantations to purify the solution.
• Multiple decantations of the aged wine improved its flavor and clarity.
• In the laboratory, decantations are a standard technique for separating liquids from solids.
• The sommelier recommended decantations for the full-bodied red wines.
• Careful decantations allowed the sediment to remain in the original bottle.