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percolation

/pərˈkɒlɪkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does percolation mean?

noun

The process of passing through a porous material, especially coffee grounds, to extract a liquid. A gradual or continuous process of spreading or becoming widespread.

Example

"The percolation of water through the soil helped to irrigate the crops."

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