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decant

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Verb

  1. To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
  2. To pour from one vessel into another.
  3. To flow.
  4. 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.

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