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extraction vs decoction

decoction vs extraction

extraction and decoction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extraction Yes No No No
decoction Yes No No No
As nouns, decoction is a hyponym of extraction; that is, decoction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extraction:
  • extraction: the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
  • decoction: (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
extraction (noun) decoction (noun)
the action of taking out something (especially using effort or force) (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
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the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
Difference between extraction and decoction

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