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Percolator Definition & Meaning

percolator
noun
  1. a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans

"Percolator" in song lyrics

See how percolator is used in real songs:

  • "coffee percolator"
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  • "electric coffee percolator"
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  • "delonghi12-cup silver and black retro percolator"
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Usage tips for "percolator"

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Frequently asked questions

What does percolator mean?
a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
What part of speech is percolator?
Percolator is a noun.

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