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decoction
de·coc·tion [ di kóksh'n ] (plural de·coc·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. extracting process: the extraction of an essence or active ingredient from a substance by boiling
2. concentrated substance: a concentrated substance that results from decoction
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