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/liːz/ · lees
noun
- The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit. The winemaker carefully decanted the wine, leaving the lees behind to avoid any sediment in the glass.
- The remaining liquid in a container after the main portion has been poured out. There was a small amount of lees left in the jug, which she discarded before washing it.
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Did you know? The term 'lees' is often used in the context of wine production, where it is carefully managed to avoid affecting the flavor and quality of the final product.