Pronunciation: /pɜːrkəˈleɪʃən/
noun the act or process of percolating or filtering
A1 Percolation is the process of a liquid slowly passing through a filter.
A2 The percolation of water through the ground helps to replenish underground aquifers.
B1 The percolation of coffee through the filter creates a rich and flavorful brew.
B2 In geology, percolation refers to the movement of water through porous rocks.
C1 The percolation of ideas through different departments can lead to innovative solutions.
C2 Scientists study the percolation of fluids in porous materials to understand complex transport phenomena.
formal The process of percolation is crucial in studying the flow of liquids through porous materials.
informal I learned about percolation in my science class - it's like how coffee drips through a filter.
slang I can't believe how fast that gossip percolated through the office!
figurative Ideas percolate in my mind before I finally come up with a solution.
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