Decoct: alternatives and connections

To be agitated, or tumultuously moved, as a liquid by the generation and rising of bubbles of steam (or vapor), or of currents produced by heating it…

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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

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To make smaller in any manner; to reduce in bulk or amount; to lessen; -- opposed to augment or increase.

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To Descend, either suddenly or gradually; particularly, to descend by the force of gravity; to drop; to sink; as, the apple falls; the tide falls; th…

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To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed.

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To make less; to reduce; to make smaller, or fewer; to diminish; to lower; to degrade; as, to lessen a kingdom, or a population; to lessen speed, ran…

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Bright; glittering; fiery.

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The act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues.

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The act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues.

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To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concentrate rays of li…

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To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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