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Decantation Meaning in Hindi (निथारना)

In Class 6 Science, when studying the separation of substances, you learn about three related processes: Sedimentation, Decantation, and Filtration. Decantation is a simple physical method used to separate mixtures.

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What is the solid material at the bottom called?

Answer

The heavy solid particles that settle at the bottom of the liquid are called the 'Sediment' (तलछट).

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Key Facts

Decantation is a quick process, but it is not 100% perfect. To get perfectly clear water without any micro-particles, you must use Filtration (filter paper).

In fine dining, old red wine is 'decanted' by pouring it into a special glass jug (a decanter) to separate the wine from the bitter solid sediment at the bottom of the bottle.

1. Exact Hindi Meaning

The exact Hindi translation for Decantation is निथारना (Nitharna).

2. What is the Process of Decantation?

  • The Process: Decantation is the process of carefully pouring off a clear liquid from a container, leaving the solid, heavy particles resting at the bottom.
  • How it works: First, you mix sand and water. If you leave the glass undisturbed, the heavy sand will sink and settle at the bottom (This first step is called Sedimentation / अवसादन). Once the sand settles, you gently pour the clear water from the top into another glass without disturbing the sand. This pouring process is Decantation.

3. Daily Life Examples

  • Washing Rice or Dal: Before cooking, your mother washes rice with water. She then carefully pours out the cloudy, dirty water from the top while holding back the heavy rice grains at the bottom. This is decantation.
  • Oil and Water: Because oil floats on top of water, you can separate them by carefully pouring (decanting) the oil off the top.

Questions and Answers

What is the solid material at the bottom called?+

The heavy solid particles that settle at the bottom of the liquid are called the 'Sediment' (तलछट).

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