Question

what is decantation. . ​

Answer 1

Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension. ... To put it in a simple way decantation is separating an immiscible solution by transferring the top layer of the solution to another container.

Answer 2

Decantation is the process of separation of liquid from solid and other immiscible (non-mixing) liquids, by removing the liquid layer at the top from the layer of solid or liquid below. The process can be carried out by tilting the mixture after pouring out the top layer.