decoction

Meaning

1. An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.
2. The process of boiling something down in this way.

Synonyms

infusion

extract

concoction

syrup

potion

herbal tea

decoction mashing

decoction process

decoctum

beverage

decocta

brew

herb tea

mixture

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

Etymology

From Old French decoccion, decoction, from Latin decoctiō, from decoquō (“I boil down”), from de- + coquō (“I cook”).