decantation
/ˌdikænˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The process of pouring a liquid from one container into another to leave sediment or solids behind.
- The winemaker used decantation to remove the grape skins from the juice.
- In chemistry class, we learned about decantation as a way to separate sand from water.
- After decantation, the clear liquid was poured into a clean beaker.