Decantation is a method used to separate liquids from solids or two liquids that do not mix (immiscible). It involves pouring off the top liquid without disturbing the lower layer.1. Scooping oil spill from bodies of waterRed – Oil and water are two immiscible liquids. Decantation can be used to remove the oil floating on top.2. Salt-makingBlack – Salt is dissolved in water and cannot be separated by decantation. It requires evaporation or crystallization.3. Washing of rice before cookingRed – When rice is soaked in water, the dirt or excess starch can be separated by decanting the water.