Decant (verb)

1. To pour (a liquid) carefully and slowly so as to avoid disturbing any sediment that may have settled at the bottom.
2. To pour (a liquid) from one container to another, typically to separate it from any sediment.
3. To transfer a liquid from one container to another.

Origin:

From french décanter, from latin decantare, from de- + cantare ("to sin.g")

Examples:

1. The wine was decanted before serving to allow it to breathe.
2. It is important to decant the oil before using it to remove any sediment.
3. The bartender decanted the whiskey into a new bottle.
4. The chemist decanted the liquid into a clean container.
5. She carefully decanted the gravy from the pot into a gravy boat.