how to pronounce percolate
/ˈpɝkəˌlɛɪt/
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percolate is pronounced in three syllables
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meanings of percolate
verb:
- To make (coffee) in a percolator.
- To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
- To drain or seep through a porous substance.
- To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.
noun:
- A liquid that has been percolated.
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