percolate Antonyms
Meaning of percolate
percolate (n)
the product of percolation
percolate (v)
permeate or penetrate gradually
spread gradually
prepare in a percolator
cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent
pass through
gain or regain energy
percolate (v. t.)
To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain.
percolate (v. i.)
To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone.
percolate Sentence Examples
- The aroma of freshly brewed coffee percolated through the air, tantalizing the senses.
- The dense smoke from the fireplace percolated upwards, creating a hazy atmosphere.
- The dye slowly percolated into the fabric, gradually altering its color.
- The underground spring percolated through the porous rock, forming a crystal-clear stream.
- The news percolated through the community like wildfire, eliciting both excitement and concern.
- The rain percolated into the soil, replenishing the groundwater supply.
- The water from the leaky pipe percolated down the wall, creating unsightly stains.
- The truth about the scandal percolated to the surface, causing a ripple effect throughout society.
- The effects of the medication slowly percolated through the patient's system, alleviating their pain.
- The ideas for the project percolated in the designer's mind, eventually leading to an innovative solution.
FAQs About the word percolate
the product of percolation, permeate or penetrate gradually, spread gradually, prepare in a percolator, cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance
exude, seep, flow, ooze, bleed, weep,drip,sweat, trickle, transude
stream, pour, pour, flood, flood, stream,gush, gush, surge, surge
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee percolated through the air, tantalizing the senses.
The dense smoke from the fireplace percolated upwards, creating a hazy atmosphere.
The dye slowly percolated into the fabric, gradually altering its color.
The underground spring percolated through the porous rock, forming a crystal-clear stream.
