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Vocabulary Entry
percolate
|verb • verb
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V
verb
To cause a liquid to pass through a porous substance or to filter.
Example Sentences
"The coffee was allowed to percolate slowly through the grounds."
"The scientist watched as the liquid began to percolate through the soil sample."
"They decided to percolate the tea to enhance its flavor before serving."
V
verb
To spread gradually or to seep.
Example Sentences
"The news of the event began to percolate through the community."
"Ideas about the new project started to percolate among the team members."
"As the discussions went on, excitement began to percolate among the attendees."