percolate in German

percolate in German is Filtrat, aufbrühen, filtern — percolate means to let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.

percolate in German

Filtrat

noun

(rare) A liquid that has been percolated.

aufbrühen

verb

filtern

verb

(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.

filtrieren

verb

(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.

versickern

verb

(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.

versickern

verb

(intransitive) To drain or seep through a porous substance.

durchsickern

verb

(intransitive, figuratively) To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.

What does "percolate" mean?

verb To let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.
verb To seep or trickle gradually through a material with tiny holes in it.
"Water percolates through sand."
verb To brew coffee using a percolator.
"Boiled, percolated, pressed, or filtered, black coffee ranges from a light tea-like drink to deep black brew."
verb To be made, or to make coffee, using a percolator.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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percolate in a sentence

Water percolates through sand.
Boiled, percolated, pressed, or filtered, black coffee ranges from a light tea-like drink to deep black brew.
I'll percolate some coffee.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "percolate" in German?

"percolate" in German is Filtrat, aufbrühen, filtern. percolate means: To let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.

Are there other ways to say "percolate" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "percolate": Filtrat, aufbrühen, filtern, filtrieren, versickern, durchsickern.

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