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Tinge :: Tinge (v. t.) To imbue or impregnate with something different or foreign; as, to tinge a decoction with a bitter taste; to affect in some degree with the qualities of another substance, either by mixture, or by application to the surface; especially, to color slightly; to stain; as, to tinge a blue color with red; an infusion tinged with a yellow color by saffron..

Drink :: Drink (n.) Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions..

Extract :: Extract (n.) A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue; essence; as, extract of beef; extract of dandelion; also, any substance so extracted, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained; as, quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark..

Decoction :: Decoction (n.) The act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues.

Decoct :: Decoct (v. t.) To prepare by the heat of the stomach for assimilation; to digest; to concoct.

Decoction :: Decoction (n.) An extract got from a body by boiling it in water.

Decocted :: Decocted (imp. & p. p.) of Decoc.

Chica :: Chica (n.) A fermented liquor or beer made in South American from a decoction of maize.

Seethe :: Seethe (n.) To decoct or prepare for food in hot liquid; to boil; as, to seethe flesh..

Gall :: Gall (v. t.) To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts.

Decocting :: Decocting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Decoc.

Apozemical :: Apozemical (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a decoction..

Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not thoroughly or abundantly impregnated with the usual or required ingredients, or with stimulating and nourishing substances; of less than the usual strength; as, weak tea, broth, or liquor; a weak decoction or solution; a weak dose of medicine..

Tea :: Tea (n.) Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea..

Decoct :: Decoct (v. t.) To prepare by boiling; to digest in hot or boiling water; to extract the strength or flavor of by boiling; to make an infusion of.

Down :: Down (adv.) From a greater to a less bulk, or from a thinner to a thicker consistence; as, to boil down in cookery, or in making decoctions..

Catechu :: Catechu (n.) A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the Acacia catechu, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names terra japonica, cutch, gambier, etc..

Strong :: Strong (superl.) Having virtues of great efficacy; or, having a particular quality in a great degree; as, a strong powder or tincture; a strong decoction; strong tea or coffee..

Decoctible :: Decoctible (a.) Capable of being boiled or digested.

Apozem :: Apozem (n.) A decoction or infusion.

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