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Does any language have a word for mixing a beverage by pouring from one vessel into another? (mander.xyz)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I don't mean something like "pour" or "mix" in the English language. The word should capture the idea of pouring from one vessel into another with the goal of going from a semi-heterogenous solution to a mostly-homogeneous solution.

I commonly do this to mix my cocktails. I'm not sure why, but it just seems quicker/easier than either shaking or stirring.

Thanks in advance! Just trying to figure out if it already exists before looking into making up a word for it!

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Decanting is close, but it is focused on not disturbing other liquids. So decanting may not fit with a "mostly-homogenous" solution.

Draft could also sort of work, as it means to drain a container, although it doesn't specify a secondary container.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think decent is the correct word

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decant

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

No. Decanting is pouring, bit specifically not mixing.