decant /dəˈkænt/verb 5noun 1forms 3 verb5 •To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.After washing, the insoluble lime soap is decomposed with hot dilute sulphuric acid. The melted fatty acids thus rise as an oil to the surface, when they are decanted. — 1908 •To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance. •To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt. •To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb. •(no longer used) To flow. noun1 •A portion of perfume unofficially sold in a smaller bottle.In addition to decants, minis, and used bottles of vintage, perfume nips are a fun way to try out vintage, and they seem to be all over the Internet. — 2013 formsdecanted · decanting · decants
