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percoliate

 

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Percolate

Verb (intransitive)

To filter gradually through porous material.

Sample Sentence:

The water slowly percolates through the coffee grounds, producing a rich and flavorful brew.

Verb (intransitive)

To spread or diffuse gradually.

Sample Sentence:

News of the scandal percolated throughout the office, causing turmoil and uncertainty.

Verb (transitive)

To cause to filter through porous material.

Sample Sentence:

He percolated hot water through the coffee maker, preparing a fresh pot of coffee.

Verb (transitive)

To pass through or penetrate gradually.

Sample Sentence:

Her voice percolated through the crowded room, capturing everyone's attention.

Noun

A coffeepot in which boiling water is circulated through a tube into a chamber containing ground coffee.

Sample Sentence:

I love using my percolator to make a strong and aromatic cup of coffee in the morning.

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