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percolate
('p/[@]/rk/@/,l/eI/t )

noun (n)

  • the product of percolation(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • permeate or penetrate gradually(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    leach
    source: wordnet30
  • spread gradually(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Light percolated into our house in the morning.
    source: wordnet30
  • prepare in a percolator(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Percolate coffee.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • pass through(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    filter, permeate, sink in, undergo
    source: wordnet30
  • gain or regain energy(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    gain vigor, perk, perk up, pick up
    source: wordnet30
  • To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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