DECOCTION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

Categories: Extraction

Synonyms

Decoction

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "decoction" comes from Latin decoctiō, which comes from Old French decoccion.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

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