Definitions

1. verb

to flow or pass slowly through a porous substance, such as coffee grounds, and collect in a liquid, especially water or a solvent.

“The coffee percolated slowly as it brewed.”

2. verb

to become or cause something to become clear or visible, especially an idea or a plan.

“The details of the plan began to percolate in her mind.”

3. noun

a process of filtering and circulating a liquid, especially water or a solvent, through a porous substance, such as coffee grounds.

“The percolation of the water helped to clean the filter.”

4. noun

a process of becoming clear or visible, especially an idea or a plan.

“The percolation of the idea in her mind led to a breakthrough.”