to percolate
Third Person
percolates
Present Participle
percolating
Past Tense
percolated
Past Participle
percolated
1
to brew coffee by passing hot water through the grounds, typically in a percolator
- She prefers to percolate her coffee slowly, allowing the rich aroma to fill the kitchen before pouring a cup.
- The percolator efficiently percolates the coffee, producing a strong and robust brew with every cycle.
- Last weekend, while we were camping, we were percolating coffee over the fire every morning.
- Tomorrow morning, I will percolate a fresh pot of coffee for our guests.
- She has percolated countless pots of coffee over the years, perfecting her brewing technique.
2
gain or regain energy
Synonyms:
4
to cause a solvent, such as water, to move through a substance, especially for making something that can be dissolved
5
permeate or penetrate gradually
Synonyms:
6
spread gradually