Percolate

ENZH

What Does Percolate Mean?

  • 过滤
  • 渗透

Percolate Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːr.kə.ˌleɪt/

Percolate Definition

verb

Definition

to cause liquid to pass through a porous substance or filter, often used in the context of coffee brewing or the process of spreading information or ideas.

In ZH

使液体通过多孔物质或过滤器,通常用于咖啡冲泡的上下文或信息或思想传播的过程。

How to Use Percolate in a Sentence

  • The coffee was brewed as the hot water began to percolate through the grounds.
  • Ideas can percolate through the community before they become mainstream.
  • The news didn't spread quickly; it took some time to percolate among the residents.
  • She allowed her thoughts to percolate before writing the final report.
  • The flavor of the spices began to percolate into the sauce during cooking.