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Percolate Definition & Meaning

percolate
noun
  1. the product of percolation
verb
  1. permeate or penetrate gradually; "the fertilizer leached into the ground"
  2. spread gradually; "Light percolated into our house in the morning"
  3. prepare in a percolator; "percolate coffee"
  4. cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent
  5. pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
  6. gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap"

"Percolate" in song lyrics

See how percolate is used in real songs:

  • "In your vertebrae your squirting your shirt with the perverted murder percolate"
    Mr. Hyde f/ Goretex, Ill Bill, Necro — Them
  • "As long as your kit-kat gets wet and percolate"
    WC f/ Case — Flirt
  • "P poppin, till you percolate"
    Ying Yang Twins f/ Lil' Jon — Salt Shaker

Usage tips for "percolate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does percolate mean?
the product of percolation permeate or penetrate gradually; "the fertilizer leached into the ground" spread gradually; "Light percolated into our house in the morning" prepare in a percolator; "percolate coffee" cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent pass through; "Water permeates sand easily" gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap"
What part of speech is percolate?
Percolate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does percolate have?
Percolate has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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