Definition of coction

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Coction (n.) The change which the humorists believed morbific matter undergoes before elimination.

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Apozemical :: Apozemical (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a decoction..
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..
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..
Gall :: Gall (v. t.) To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts.
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..
Weaken :: Weaken (v. t.) To reduce in quality, strength, or spirit; as, to weaken tea; to weaken any solution or decoction..
Decoction :: Decoction (n.) An extract got from a body by boiling it in water.
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..
Apozem :: Apozem (n.) A decoction or infusion.
Shell :: Shell (n.) The husks of cacao seeds, a decoction of which is often used as a substitute for chocolate, cocoa, etc..
Coction :: Coction (n.) Act of boiling.
Decocture :: Decocture (n.) A decoction.
Recoction :: Recoction (n.) A second coction or preparation; a vamping up.
Medium :: Medium (a.) Having a middle position or degree; mean; intermediate; medial; as, a horse of medium size; a decoction of medium strength..
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..
Decoction :: Decoction (n.) The act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues.
Tea :: Tea (n.) Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea..
Concoction :: Concoction (n.) A change in food produced by the organs of nutrition; digestion.
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..
Excoction :: Excoction () The act of excocting or boiling out.
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