Definition of "decant" in inglés

verb

1. (transitive) To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.

2. (transitive) To pour from one vessel into another.

   • to decant wine

3. (archaic, intransitive) To flow.

4. (science fiction) To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.

5. To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.

noun

1. 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.