decoction noun de· coc· tion di-ˈkäk-shən 1 : an extract obtained by decocting

Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling herbal or plant material (which may include stems, roots, bark and rhizomes) to dissolve the chemicals of the material.

A decoction is used for stomachaches, and an infusion is taken by women to help with childbirth.

Definition of decoction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

decoction 1. the process of boiling a substance in water to extract its essence. 2. the essence so produced.

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DECOCTION definition: the act of decocting. See examples of decoction used in a sentence.

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Nov 29, 2025 · Noun decoction (countable and uncountable, plural decoctions) An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun decoction, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.