decoct

[ dih-kokt ]
/ dɪˈkɒkt /

verb (used with object)

to extract the flavor or essence of by boiling.

Origin of decoct

1375–1425; late Middle English decocten < Latin dēcoctus boiled down; see decoction

OTHER WORDS FROM decoct

un·de·coct·ed, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for decoct

decoct
/ (dɪˈkɒkt) /

verb

to extract (the essence or active principle) from (a medicinal or similar substance) by boiling

Word Origin for decoct

C15: see decoction