noun🔗ShareA liquid that has been percolated."The strength of the percolate varied depending on how finely the coffee beans were ground. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter."The coffee maker percolated the water through the grounds, producing a strong brew. "processchemistryfunctiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo drain or seep through a porous substance."Water percolates through sand."substanceprocessenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make (coffee) in a percolator."The student percolated coffee for the study group. "drinkutensilfoodmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised."Reports on the pitiful state of many prisons have finally percolated through to the Home Office, which has promised to look into the situation."processactionmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading